The World English Bible (WEB): Ezra by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The World English Bible (WEB): Ezra
Credits From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward
Summary "The World English Bible (WEB): Ezra" by Anonymous is a historical account composed during the post-exilic period of the Israelites, likely in the early first millennium BCE. The book recounts the return of the exiled Jews from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of figures such as Zerubbabel and Ezra. Central themes include the rebuilding of the Temple and the reestablishment of Jewish law and customs. The narrative begins with Cyrus, the king of Persia, issuing a decree that allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple, which had been destroyed. It details the genealogy of the returnees, the challenges they faced in rebuilding, including opposition from neighboring peoples, as well as the significant role of Ezra as a scribe who leads a religious revival among the returned exiles. The latter chapters emphasize the importance of adhering to the Law of Moses, confronting the intermarriage with foreign peoples, and the community's efforts to purify themselves and reaffirm their covenant with God. The text vividly captures the struggles and triumphs of the Jewish people as they seek to reclaim their identity and heritage in a land filled with past scars and new challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Ezra
Category Text
EBook-No. 8242
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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