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Clines, David J. A.

Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther : based on the Revised Standard Version / D.J.A. Clines. - Grand Rapids : London : Eerdmans ; Marshall, Morgan & Scott, c1984. - xx, 342 p. ; 22 cm. - New century Bible commentary ; [10] . - New century Bible commentary. .

Includes indexes.

Bibliography: p. [xv]-xx.

The canonical books of Ezra-Nehemiah and their relation to extra-canonical literature --
Sources of Ezra-Nehemiah --
Composition of Ezra-Nehemiah --
Historical background and problems --
Purpose and theology of the chronicler --
Analysis of Ezra-Nehemiah --
Commentary on Ezra --
Commentary on Nehemiah --
Contents of the Book of Esther --
Canonicity --
Historicity --
The function of the Book of Esther --
The Book of Esther and the Festival of Purim --
Literary influences on the Book of Esther --
Theology of the Book of Esther --
Date of composition --
Analysis of the Book of Esther --
Commentary on Esther.

ISBN: 0802800173 (pbk.) : $7.95

LCCN: 84018883

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--O.T.--Ezra--Commentaries.
Bible.--O.T.--Nehemiah--Commentaries.
Bible.--O.T.--Esther--Commentaries.

LC Class. No.: BS1355.3 / .C55 1984

Dewey Class. No.: 222