Introduction
Ezra
The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple, with a renewed commitment to God's law.
At a glance
TestamentOld Testament
DivisionHistory
GenreHistory / Narrative
Chapters10
AuthorEzra (traditional)
Date5th century BC
Authorship and dating follow tradition where noted; many are debated — see the methodology page.
A full written introduction for Ezra is on the way. Meanwhile, the outline, themes, and curated resources below give you the lay of the land — and how to read history / narrative helps you read it on its own terms.
Introductions & overviews
Lay
A clear ~10-minute audio teaching for every one of the Bible's 1,189 chapters — the most systematic free way to study chapter by chapter.
Pastoral
Free verse-by-verse audio through the entire Bible from the founder of Calvary Chapel.