Handbook for Bible Students

Ezra, Nehemiah

Key-word, “Restoration;” Key-verse, Ezra 1:5; Nehemiah 2:5.-These two are companion books, regarded by the Hebrews as one. Both treat of the return from Babylon and the restoration and reorganization,-the former of ecclesiastical history and the rebuilding of the temple under Ezra; the latter of civil history and the rebuilding of the city under Nehemiah. Together, they present a complete picture of post-captivity reconstruction and reorganization in church and state. [p. 31] HBS 38.1