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Who is Ammi Ruhama from Caleb's Crossing: A Novel and what is their importance?
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Ammi Ruhama does not appear in the narrative, but is referred to several times by Bethia. His name is a combination of Biblical names that translate "my people" and "beloved". He has no interest in education, but he does become an exceptional boat builder.
Caleb's Crossing: A Novel