The First and Second Book of Esdras is a religious text from the Apocrypha, originally printed in 1611. This edition, published by The Nonesuch Edition, features the complete text of the book, which tells the story of the Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. The book includes accounts of the rebuilding of the Temple and the walls of Jerusalem, as well as the struggles and challenges faced by the Jewish people during this time. The Nonesuch Edition is known for its high-quality printing and binding, making this book a beautiful addition to any collection of religious texts or historical literature.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apocrypha, by The Nonesuch Edition . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595676.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.