The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah

by F. Charles Fensham

Overview

Fensham's study on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Like its companion series on the New Testament, this commentary devotes considerable care to achieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467422987
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/24/1983
Series:	New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	301
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

F. Charles Fensham (1925-1989) was professor of Semitic languages at the University of Stellenbosch. South Africa. The author of several books, including a commentary on Exodus, he also served as editor of the Journal of Northwest Semitic Languages.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface vii

Abbreviations x

Maps xiii

Introduction 1

I Original Unity 1

II Authorship 1

III Sources 4

IV Historical Background 5

V Theology 16

VI Text 20

VII Language 21

VIII Personal and Family Names 23

IX Analysis of Contents 27

X Select Bibliography 30

Text and Commentary 39

I Return and Rebuilding of the Temple (Ezra 1:1-6:22) 41

II Ezra's Return and Reforms (7:1-10:44) 97

III Return of Nehemiah; Building of the Wall (Neh. 1:1-6:19) 149

IV Repopulation of Jerusalem; Genealogy of Returnees (7:l-72a) 209

V Further Reforms of Ezra (7:72b-10:40 [Eng. v. 39]) 214

VI Further Activities of Nehemiah; Genealogies (11:1-13:3) 242

VII Reforms of Nehemiah's Second Administration (13:4-31) 260

Indexes 269

I Subjects 269

II Authors 270

III Persons 274

IV Places 278

V Scripture References 280

VI Nonbiblical Texts 285

VII Hebrew Words 286

VIII Aramaic Words 287

IX Words of Other Languages 288

Editorial Reviews

This is a very useful commentary. The author’s scholarship provides a sound base. His bibliography is inclusive and up to date. He interacts with all important positions on major questions. His view is conservative and clearly reasoned. . . . A commendable work.”
— Bibliotheca Sacra

“Provides Old Testament students with a most excellent tool for the analysis and exegesis of Ezra and Nehemiah. . . . This volume has many strengths and practical suggestions for treating problem passages, and follows a good and logical outline of the combined texts. Ministers as well as scholars will find it useful.”
— Hebrew Studies

“The strengths of this volume are clear. Fensham uses his expertise in Semitic languages to address the many linguistic difficulties which appear in these two biblical books. In addition, his use of ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology is helpful. These elements, plus generous documentation, make this a substantial commentary.”
— Biblical Theology Bulletin

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