Bible Dictionary
Ezra, Book of
The Book of Ezra records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon, the rebuilding and dedication of the temple, and Ezra’s later mission of teaching and reform in Jerusalem. It covers events from the decree of Cyrus through Ezra’s reforms.
Biblical Usage
The book records God’s dealings with the returning Jewish community, the restoration of temple worship, and Ezra’s religious reform. It is regarded in the supplied material as canonical and as probably written largely by Ezra.