The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell of the return of God's people to Jerusalem after their years in exile, and of the heartache and comfort they felt as they rebuilt their fallen city.

In this engaging and clearly written commentary, Peter Adam highlights the power of the word of God in period, both as it was fulfilled in the restoration of his people, and its leaders Ezra and Nehemiah, urging them to make the backbone of their new life.