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...

The Book of Nehemiah

The Book of Nehemiah is the 16th book of the Bible. Its authorship is traditionally attributed to Ezra, who recorded the events of the book while using some of Nehemiah’s memoirs as a source. It was likely composed in the 5th century BC, specifically circa 445...