Book of Ezra
Ezra forms a unit with the book Nehemiah. The book of Tanakh relating Jewish history during the early Second Holy Temple Era under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah.[1] Parts of the book are written in Hebrew and the rest in Aramaic. The biblical book describes how (some) Jews returned from Babylon Exile to Israel and rebuilding the Temple. The construction of the temple was financed by Persian king Cyrus II the Great.[2] Ezra the Scribe, is credited with compiling the final version of the 5 books of Written Torah.
Ezra, the Priest and Scribe, (lived in the fourth century of the fourth millennium, died on the 9th or 10th of Tevet) was a leader of the Jews during the days of the Return to Zion and the beginning of the Second Temple period. His nickname "the Scribe" describes his knowledge of the Torah and his activities in studying and copying the Torah.[3]
Ezra and prophetic fulfillment
See also: Bible prophecy
The prophet Jeremiah had prophesied a 70-year exile in Babylon (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10). The Book of Extra in Ezra 1:1 announces the fulfilling of that prophetic word.[4]
Article:
External links
- Survey of Ezra, Bibleref.com
- The Books of Ezra-Nehemiah, Bible Project
- Book of Ezra, Biblestudytools.com
- Book of Ezra
Theological themes:
- Theological Themes in Ezra
- A Reader’s Guide to the Theological Message of Ezra: A Literary-Theological Synthesis, Bible.org
- Introduction to A Literary and Theological Analysis of the Book of Ezra, Bible.org
Videos:
- Book of Ezra - video playlist, video playlist
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References
- ↑ Ezra, the book of
- ↑ Ezra 1:1-6
- ↑ Another opinion explains that it was the nickname of a high official in the Persian Empire.
- ↑ Theological Themes in Ezra
