NEH003 - Persia's Been Good to the Jews, but it Won't Be Real Until They Build That Wall

Explore challenges faced by Nehemiah as he rebuilds walls of Jerusalem, importance of walls for protection and Jewish identity. Discover rebuilding of temple in 500s BC, genocide crisis, heroism of Queen Esther and Mordecai, succession of kings after Xerxes. Discuss division of Persia, political opposition to rebuilding temple and constructing walls around Jerusalem, vulnerability of city, importance of securing Jewish people's existence.