Esdras
Sign in to saveThe name "Esdras" is found in the title of four texts (entitled Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras in most English versions) attributed to, or associated with, the prophet Ezra. The naming convention of the four books of Esdras differs between church traditions, and has changed over time.
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- Naming conventions
- Historical development
- Other Ezra writings
- Canonicity
- Notes
- References
- External links
The name "Esdras" is found in the title of four texts (entitled Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras in most English versions) attributed to, or associated with, the prophet Ezra. The naming convention of the four books of Esdras differs between church traditions, and has changed over time.
Esdras () is a Greco-Latin variation of the Hebrew name "Ezra" ().
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