The Bible, King James version, Book 15: Ezra
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2005-04-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #8015 |
Description
"The Bible, King James version, Book 15: Ezra" by Anonymous is a book of the Hebrew Bible written in Hebrew and Aramaic. It chronicles the return of Jewish exiles from Babylonian captivity, beginning with Cyrus the Great's decree in 538 BC. The narrative follows the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem and Ezra's later mission to purify the Jewish community from intermarriage with non-Jews. Through Persian kings inspired by God, the exiles face opposition, setbacks, and internal struggles to restore their sacred city and religious identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)