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Book of Ezra
Book • 2012
The Book of Ezra, a historical book in the Bible, recounts the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple.
It details the efforts of Ezra, a priest and scribe, in restoring Jewish religious life and law.
The book highlights the challenges faced by the returning exiles and their perseverance in rebuilding their community and their sacred Temple.
The Book of Ezra provides valuable historical insights into the post-exilic period of Jewish history and the development of Jewish identity and practice.
Its narrative of restoration and rebuilding has resonated with readers throughout history.
It details the efforts of Ezra, a priest and scribe, in restoring Jewish religious life and law.
The book highlights the challenges faced by the returning exiles and their perseverance in rebuilding their community and their sacred Temple.
The Book of Ezra provides valuable historical insights into the post-exilic period of Jewish history and the development of Jewish identity and practice.
Its narrative of restoration and rebuilding has resonated with readers throughout history.
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Mentioned as a Jewish historian who offered a different interpretation of the book of Esther.
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The Iron Age: Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Empires
Mentioned when reading from the book of Ezra.
Friday Evening // July 18, 2025
Mentioned as a book from the Old Testament written by Ezra.
John 2 & 3
