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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 by Father Mike Schmitz when explaining the rebuilding of the temple.

Day 269: The Day of Small Things (2025)
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in relation to rebuilding the temple after the exile.

Anne Borsage

Church is Changing: Episode 70 – Anne Borsage
Mentioned as a book from the Old Testament written by Ezra.

John 2 & 3
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in reference to Israelites proving their pedigree to return to Jerusalem.

Joel Webbon

THE LIVESTREAM - Two Years Since October 7th: Is Peace Finally Happening?
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when discussing the biblical account of Cyrus's conquest of Babylon.

Dan Carlin

Show 56 - Kings of Kings
Mentioned when discussing kneeling during services, in reference to Ezra's practice of standing while reading the law.

The Council of Nicaea - 3
Mentioned when reading from the book of Ezra.

Friday Evening // July 18, 2025