Ezra-Nehemiah (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Historical Books)


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Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh

This volume offers insightful commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah and explores its significance for today's readers.

Respected Old Testament scholar Gary Edward Schnittjer explains that although the Ezra-Nehemiah narrative begins well, it ends in disappointment for the returning exiles. From the first verse to the last, this commentary takes seriously the faithfulness of Yahweh as it crashes into the unfaithfulness of God's people.

In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament (BCOT) series feature

● a fresh translation of the Hebrew text;
● incisive comments based on the author's translation;
● linguistic, historical, and canonical insights;
● concluding reflections; and
● footnotes addressing technical matters.

Schnittjer pays special attention to the biblical connections and narrative coherence of Ezra-Nehemiah, opening it up for study, teaching, and preaching.

Ezra-Nehemiah is the second volume on the historical books in the BCOT series, following Joshua by John Goldingay. Series editors are David G. Firth (Trinity College, Bristol) and Lissa M. Wray Beal (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto).

Specifications
  • Cover Type
    Hardcover
  • ISBN
    9781540964182
  • Page Count
    488
  • Weight
    2.02 lb
  • Publisher
    Baker Academic
  • Publication Date
    November 2026
  • Books of the Bible
    Ezra, Nehemiah

About the Author

Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament for Cairn Theological Seminary at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He is an award-winning author who has written many books, including Torah Story, The Israel Story, The Verses We Hate, and Old Testament Use of Old Testament.