bible chapter 18 review sheet 1-25
When was the first return from Babylon/Persia ?
538 bc
Who led the 2nd group of Jews from Persia to Jerusalem in 458 bc?
Ezra
How are ezra and Nehemiah different from the story of Esther?
Historical facts, historical narrative
What was all consuming question of the Jews returning to Jerusalem?
How will they keep a distinctive identity in the world?
Who was the first Persian governor of Judah?
Seheshbazzar
What discouraged some of the older Jews?
remembered solomon's temple and didn't compare
What people promised to help but really opposed the effort to build the wall?
samaritans
Give three reasons for studying these 3 books together as a unit?
same author, same time period, 1 book in the Hebrew canon
Name 3 functions that ezra performed?
scribe, student, teacher
How did Ezra view international mixed marriages?
sin
Merging religions into one, and believing all roads lead to heaven is described with what term?
syncretism
What was the Jews most important element of national unity?
the temple
Who provided the political leadership for Israel during the return for Jerusalem?
Zerubbabel
Who replaced Sheheshbazzar as governor and finished the work?
Zerubbabel
How do Ezra-Nehemiah and Esther share a common perspective?
all are interested in God's continued blessing in community
from where did the Jews return when they went to Jerusalem?
babylon/Persia
What two steps did the Jews take to restore Jerusalem?
dedicated to God given worship, begin rebuilding the temple
Which of these three books tells of on person's story?
esther
Who was the most outstanding person of the restoration community?
ezra
which three books of the old testament conclude the historical books?
ezra, nehemiah, esther
How were internationally mixed marriages a threat to God's people?
faith began to deteriorate
Why did Israel feel as though they were set apart and exclusive?
god told them
What two prophets provided the spiritual leadership following Cyrus's decree?
haggai
Why were the Jews unable to finish the temple in a timely manner?
insufficient resources, work was hard, fierce opposition
Who led the building of the walls in Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
