Ezra


(fl. 480-440 B.C.)

The Jews were allowed to return home from Assyrian captivity under Cyrus the Great to reestablish themselves in Jerusalem and rebuild the temple under Ezra and Nehemiah.

(Hillsdale College - Ancient Christianity)

The canon stabilized during his day.

(Origin of the Bible class notes, March 1, 2023. Pink jaguar print composition book. Page 2)