1 Esdras

c. 2nd century BC · Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts

About this text

An alternate account of Judah's history, paralleling 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Includes the famous "Three Guardsmen" debate about what is strongest.

Significance

Included in the Septuagint and Vulgate appendix. Offers a different perspective on the restoration period.

Key excerpts

Excerpts forthcoming. The full text is available in the public-domain library.

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This text is one of 17 in the Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts category, and one of 62 across the entire library.