Message of Nehemiah

The book of Nehemiah is about starting over again. Nehemiah, one of Israel's great leaders, tells firsthand the powerful story of rebuilding ancient Jerusalem's walls after the exile.In this volume, Raymond Brown vividly sketches Nehemiah's historical and social setting and demonstrates the book's striking relevance for today. He explores the dominant themes of Nehemiah's doctrine of God, passion for Scripture, experience of prayer, and example of leadership. In describing Nehemiah the man, Brown concludes, 'He must surely be regarded as one of the most inventive and resilient personalities in the rich tapestry of Old Testament biography.'The Message of NehemiahThis revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and Scripture quotations with a new interior design.