In this comprehensive commentary, Loring Woart Batten provides an in-depth analysis of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, delving into the historical, cultural, and theological context of these important texts. Through a close examination of the original language and an exploration of contemporary scholarship, Batten sheds new light on the meaning and significance of these ancient scriptures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.