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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]].<ref>[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16498/jewish/Chapter-1.htm Ezra 1:1-6]</ref>
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]].<ref>[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16498/jewish/Chapter-1.htm Ezra 1:1-6]</ref>
Ezra ''the Scribe'', is credited with compiling the final version of the 5 books of Written Torah.
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.<ref>Another opinion explains that it was the nickname of a high official in the Persian Empire.</ref>
== Ezra and prophetic fulfillment ==
== Ezra and prophetic fulfillment ==