Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Presentations
Nehemiah's New Shadow: The Canonical Function of Ezra-Nehemiah Among the Writings
Document Type
News Release
Event Date
11-15-2016
Conference/Event
Evangelical Theological Society's 2016 Annual Meeting
Location
San Antonio, TX
Abstract
Often Ezra-Nehemiah is read as a positive portrayal of the return of Israel from the exile. However, this paper establishes that the final chapter in Nehemiah 13 emphasizes that although the people have returned to the land, they have still failed to keep the demands of the Mosaic covenant. In other words, the exile is not over.
Recommended Citation
Spellman, Ched E., "Nehemiah's New Shadow: The Canonical Function of Ezra-Nehemiah Among the Writings" (2016). Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Presentations. 227.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/biblical_and_ministry_studies_presentations/227
