Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
(Book)

THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY ; v. 10. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. First return from exile -- Construction of the temple -- Ezra's return to Jerusalem -- Ezra and the problem of intermarriage -- Nehemiah builds the walls -- Covenant renewed -- Resettling of Jerusalem and further activities of Nehemiah -- King Xerxe's great banquet -- Esther becomes queen -- Mordecai discovers a plot -- Haman's plot to destroy the Jews -- Esther's courageous decision -- Mordecai honored -- Haman condemned to death -- King Xerxes helps the Jews -- Triumph of the Jews -- Feast of Purim.