Ezra
The story of the Jewish return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple under Zerubbabel, followed by Ezra's mission to restore the Law. It marks the beginning of Second Temple Judaism.
Author: Traditionally Ezra · Written: c. 450-400 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Ezra 7:10
“Ezra had set his heart on the study and practice of the law of the LORD and on teaching statutes and ordinances in Israel.”
📝Summary & Overview
Cyrus of Persia allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem. Zerubbabel leads the first wave and rebuilds the Temple (completed 515 BC). Decades later, Ezra the scribe leads a second wave and discovers that the people have intermarried with pagans. He leads a dramatic act of repentance and covenant renewal, re-establishing the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life.
📚Book Details
Author
Traditionally Ezra
Written
c. 450-400 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Historical
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