The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 274: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Nehemiah
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Jun 24, 2024 Biblical scholar Pete Enns dives into the book of Nehemiah, exploring its historical context, themes, and character arcs. He discusses topics such as interpreting Old Testament stories, financial education, national confession, reform, and Sabbath observance, while highlighting the challenge of applying ancient texts to contemporary needs.
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Ezra-Nehemiah: One Book
- Ezra and Nehemiah were originally one book called Ezra.
- Christians separated them, and Hebrew Bibles adopted this later.
Dating Nehemiah
- Nehemiah covers 445-433 BCE, Nehemiah's governorship under Persia.
- Scholars believe both books were written later, in the 4th century BCE.
Memoirs and Narrative
- Both books contain first-person memoirs edited with third-person narratives.
- Someone else compiled these memoirs into the larger structure.