Ezra

Ezra

Category: Historical Books

Written: c. 400s BC

By: Ezra

Topic: History of Resurrection

Location: Judah

Purpose: Provide a detailed account of the exiles' return and the rebuilding of the temple.

Outline (chapter)

• The Exiles Return (1-2)

• Rebuilding the Temple (3-6)

• The Work of Ezra (7-10)

Key Verse:

And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel." Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. (Judges 21:25)

Categories: Bible, Old Testament, Historical Books