Birthdate: 0480 BC
Birthplace: Babylon
Died: 0440 BC
Ezra was a significant Jewish scribe and priest in the early Second Temple period. He played a key role in the restoration of Jewish scriptures and religion following the Babylonian Captivity. Ezra is credited with writing and editing the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Hebrew Bible. He is highly regarded in Judaism and honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The name “Ezra,” which means “Yah helps,” highlights his commitment to assisting the Jewish community in religious affairs.
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