Ezra & the Law in History and Tradition (Studies on Personalities of the Old Testament)

Ezra and the Law in History and Tradition by Lisbeth S.

Fried is a groundbreaking study that separates historical facts from cultural legends about the Biblical figure of Ezra.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the historical Ezra, his task, and how he fits into the context of authentic Persian administrative practices.

The author draws on inscriptions from the Achaemenid Empire to present a comprehensive understanding of Ezra's role in bringing the Torah to Jerusalem.

By separating fact from legend, Fried concludes that Ezra neither wrote nor edited the Torah, and that the origin of Judaism must be sought elsewhere.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the historical figure of Ezra and his impact on the development of Judaism.