Daniel / Ezra-Nehemiah (The Soncino Books of The Bible Series)

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The Book of Daniel tells of the life of Daniel, taken in captivity to Babylonia as a boy and eventually elevated to high status in the kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babel. It takes place in the period of exile between the two Temple periods, and tells of Daniel's ability to interpret dreams, and of the mysterious visions he was shown.

The Book of Ezra/Nehemiah takes place at the end of the aforementioned exile, and tells of the return of a portion of the Jewish people to its homeland, and of the words and deeds of Ezra and Nehemiah, two great Jewish leaders.