The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 16: 2 Esdras

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Title The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 16: 2 Esdras
The Challoner Revision
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
Summary "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 16: 2 Esdras" is a religious text that forms part of the biblical scripture, specifically within the Old Testament. This book, traditionally attributed to the writer Nehemiah and likely written during the post-exilic period of ancient Israel’s history, offers insights into the re-establishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian captivity. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of restoration, leadership, community resilience, and a focus on adhering to God's laws and commandments. In "2 Esdras," Nehemiah serves as the central figure who hears about the desolate state of Jerusalem and takes action to rebuild its walls, symbolizing the restoration of the Jewish identity and faith. The narrative begins with Nehemiah's mourning for his people's plight and his fervent prayers to God. Once empowered by the Persian king Artaxerxes, he leads the Jews back to Jerusalem, rallying them to rebuild despite opposition from enemies. The text details various struggles, community efforts in reconstructing the city, and a call for social justice among the Jews. The latter part of the book emphasizes a solemn renewal of a covenant with God, highlighting repentance, the reading of the Law, and the re-establishment of sacred practices as the people seek to redirect their lives and restore their relationship with the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Nehemiah
Category Text
EBook-No. 8316
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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