The books of Ezra and Nehemiah

內容簡介

Introduction -- Original unity -- Authorship -- Sources -- Historical background -- Theology -- Text -- Language -- Personal and family names -- Analysis of contents -- Select bibliography -- Text and commentary -- Return and rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 1:1--6:22) -- Ezra's return and reforms (7:1--10:44) -- Return of Nehemiah; building of the wall (Neh. 1:1--6:19) -- Repopulation of Jerusalem; genealogy of returnees (7:1-72a) -- Further reforms of Ezra (7:72b--10:40 [Eng. v. 39]) -- Further activities of Nehemiah; genealogies (11:1--13:3) -- Reforms of Nehemiah's second administration (13:4-31).