Publisher's Synopsis
The First and Second Books of Esdras 1903 is a religious text edited and translated by Archibald Duff. The book contains the first and second books of Esdras, which are part of the Apocrypha, a collection of biblical books not included in the Protestant Bible. The books of Esdras are believed to have been written in the 2nd century BCE and tell the story of the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon. The First Book of Esdras focuses on the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, while the Second Book of Esdras deals with the end of the world and the coming of the Messiah. Duff's translation and editing provide readers with a clear and accessible version of these important religious texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
