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