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The Book of Ezra

Quick Facts about Ezra

• Ezra is the 15th Book in the Bible
• The Hebrew Word for Ezra is "Etzra" which means "helper"
• The Greek Name for Ezra is "Esdras" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
• The Author of the Book of Ezra was Ezra (According to Tradition)
• The Events in Ezra date back to the period from 536-456 BC approximately
• The Main Theme of Ezra is the return from the captivity
• A Type of Jesus - In Ezra Jesus is the One who led the captives out

Outline of Ezra

• The Jews Return Under the Leadership of Zerubbabel: Ezra 1:1 - Ezra 6:22
• More Jews Return under the Leadership of Ezra: Ezra 7:1 - Ezra 10:44