The Book of Ecclesiastes

The book of Ecclesiastes is the 21st in the Bible and falls under the category of Wisdom Literature. Its authorship is commonly attributed to King Solomon and is believed to have been written around 900 BC. The book’s name is derived from the Greek word...

The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther is the 17th book of the Bible. Its authorship is traditionally ascribed to Mordecai, a Jewish man and Esther’s uncle who raised her after the death of her parents and eventually served in the Persian court of King Xerxes (also known as King...

The Book of Exodus

The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Bible. It was written around the 13th century BC by Moses, the traditional author of the first five books of the Bible, which are also known as the Pentateuch or Torah. The name Exodus comes from the Greek word exodos,...

The Book of Ezekiel

The Book of Ezekiel is the 26th book of the Bible. It contains the prophecies, visions, and symbolic actions of the prophet Ezekiel. The Book of Ezekiel is a book named after its principal character, Ezekiel, who was a priest and prophet. The book is believed to have...

The Book of Ezra

The Book of Ezra, named after its main protagonist and traditionally considered its author, is the 15th book of the Bible. Ezra covers a period from 538 BC to 457 BC, revolving around the return of the Jews from the Babylonian captivity. It is a historical book that...