Historical Context and Structure of the Book of Nehemiah

Exploration of the historical context and authorship of the book of Nehemiah, including the combination of Nehemiah and Ezra in Hebrew Bibles, Nehemiah's role as governor under the Persian Empire, discussion on the fourth-century origins of the book, and analysis of the three main parts focusing on the memoir of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, restoration of religious practices, and Nehemiah's legislative acts. The chapter delves into the biblical story of Nehemiah's journey, encounters with enemies, challenges faced during reconstruction, his role as governor, and the strategic reasons behind opposition to rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.