Annotated Bibliography: Nehemiah
Yajie Chen
11/ 28/ 2016
Period: 5
Books: Nehemiah
Much of this book was clearly drawn from Nehemiah’s personal diaries. The events in Nehemiah 1 commence late in the year 446 B.C., the 20th year of the Persian king, Artaxerxes (464–423 B.C.). The book follows chronologically from Nehemiah’s first term as governor of Jerusalem ca. 445–433 B.C. (Neh. 1–12) to his second term, possibly beginning ca. 424 B.C. (Neh. 13). Nehemiah was written by Ezra sometime during or after Nehemiah’s second term, but no later than 400 B.C. The combined book Ezra–Nehemiah of the earliest Christian and Jewish period was known as Ezra and was probably attributed to Ezra himself; according to a rabbinic tradition, however, Nehemiah was the real author but was forbidden …show more content…
following the Babylonian exile. Although there is no consensus about the relative chronologies of the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (the Biblical dates are unclear), Nehemiah’s return to Jerusalem probably preceded Ezra’s by a couple years.* Both men worked together to restore the city and rededicate its people to God.
Nehemiah is made up of three stories: (1) the account of the initial return and rebuilding of the Temple (Ezra 1–6); (2) the story of Ezra's mission (Ezra 7–10 and Nehemiah 8); (3) and the story of Nehemiah, interrupted by a collection of miscellaneous lists and part of the story of …show more content…
Rather, he focused his attention on completing the work on the wall (5:15-16). It is remarkable that he also provided food for people who gathered at his table (5:17-18). Nehemiah showed concern for others: “Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people” (5:18). He was truly an outstanding servant of God who was willing to set the high standard God required, even if it meant personal loss, discomfort or pain. In Psalm 37:3 we read: “Trust in the LORD, and do good.” Our Christian duty is more than trusting in God; it is also doing “good.” We express the spirit of continuous efforts. During the construction, his enemies threatened to attack, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome. … Our God will fight for
11/ 28/ 2016
Period: 5
Books: Nehemiah
Much of this book was clearly drawn from Nehemiah’s personal diaries. The events in Nehemiah 1 commence late in the year 446 B.C., the 20th year of the Persian king, Artaxerxes (464–423 B.C.). The book follows chronologically from Nehemiah’s first term as governor of Jerusalem ca. 445–433 B.C. (Neh. 1–12) to his second term, possibly beginning ca. 424 B.C. (Neh. 13). Nehemiah was written by Ezra sometime during or after Nehemiah’s second term, but no later than 400 B.C. The combined book Ezra–Nehemiah of the earliest Christian and Jewish period was known as Ezra and was probably attributed to Ezra himself; according to a rabbinic tradition, however, Nehemiah was the real author but was forbidden …show more content…
following the Babylonian exile. Although there is no consensus about the relative chronologies of the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (the Biblical dates are unclear), Nehemiah’s return to Jerusalem probably preceded Ezra’s by a couple years.* Both men worked together to restore the city and rededicate its people to God.
Nehemiah is made up of three stories: (1) the account of the initial return and rebuilding of the Temple (Ezra 1–6); (2) the story of Ezra's mission (Ezra 7–10 and Nehemiah 8); (3) and the story of Nehemiah, interrupted by a collection of miscellaneous lists and part of the story of …show more content…
Rather, he focused his attention on completing the work on the wall (5:15-16). It is remarkable that he also provided food for people who gathered at his table (5:17-18). Nehemiah showed concern for others: “Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people” (5:18). He was truly an outstanding servant of God who was willing to set the high standard God required, even if it meant personal loss, discomfort or pain. In Psalm 37:3 we read: “Trust in the LORD, and do good.” Our Christian duty is more than trusting in God; it is also doing “good.” We express the spirit of continuous efforts. During the construction, his enemies threatened to attack, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome. … Our God will fight for