[Bible] Episode 271: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Ezra
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Rebuilding the Temple Amidst Challenges
The chapter explores the hurdles faced in rebuilding the temple after exile, focusing on the establishment of the altar and appointment of Levites. It discusses the complexities of upholding Torah law while navigating practical difficulties and opposition from neighboring groups, hinting at the turbulent times to come in the book of Ezra. The narrative also jumps forward in time to highlight the obstacles faced in constructing Jerusalem's walls during the reign of Xerxes and Artaxerxes.
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