Ezra-Nehemiah
Mark A. Throntveit
Westminster John Knox Press, 1992 - 129 pages
Studies
in the books of Ezra-Nehemiah have tended to become bogged down with
such questions as, Who came first, Ezra or Nehemiah, and were they
contemporaries? When did Ezra make his journey to Jerusalem, how many
trips did he make, and which route did he take? In this commentary, the
author undertakes a theological reading which emphasizes its character
as narrative and story. He avoids rearranging the text and, with the
exception of chapter five of Nehemiah, he seeks to understand the
narrative as it was received. In general, Mark Throntveit avoids an
overly historical approach to the text and presents a clear picture of
Ezra and Nehemiah.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and
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the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching
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