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| − | The prophet Jeremiah had [[Bible prophecy|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.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/ezra/lessons/theological-themes-in-ezra Theological Themes in Ezra]</ref> | + | The prophet [[Jeremiah (prophet)|Jeremiah]] had [[Bible prophecy|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.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/ezra/lessons/theological-themes-in-ezra Theological Themes in Ezra]</ref> |
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Ezra forms a unit with the book Nehemiah. The book of Tanach 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 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.[3]
See also
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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