“In this volume of the Old Testament Library series, Blenkinsopp examines two of the most neglected books in the English Bible. He clarifies the historical and theological issues in Ezra & Nehemiah to give readers a clear picture of emergent Judaism, and attempts to reconstruct the editorial history of the books. In a section that will evoke scholarly discussion, Blenkinsopp refutes a recent trend that separates Ezra & Nehemiah from 1 & 2 Chronicles.” – Accordance