2 ESDRAS: The Hidden Book of Prophecy With 1st Esdras - Book - Page 75
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Conclusion: 1st & 2nd Esdras
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1. Prophetic Authorship
Ezra, the Prophet wrote 1st and 2nd Esdras. As he was a prophet and this vets as his writing
consistent with his other writings exactly as claimed in both books, it vets as inspired scripture
even serving to prove the Book of Esther is a false story. The Qumran use of 1st and 2nd
Esdras is evident and proves it was in circulation in at least the first century B.C. proving
scholars guessing at a date of later authorship are unfounded. Ezra wrote these books.
2. Witness of the Spirit
1st and 2nd Esdras was found in the Temple Library kept at Qumran by the Sons of
Zadok who were the only Biblically ordained keepers of scripture. We find the Proto-Esther
Fragments found there are actually 1st Esdras not Esther and the prophesies of 2nd Esdras
are used to interpret at least two fragments as well in the Dead Sea Scrolls. We see these books
throughout history within scripture eventually mislabeled as Apocrypha meaning they were
not in the Pharisee canon which is impertinent. They continued to be translated and published
with scripture in the 1560 Geneva Bible and 1611 King James Version even remaining in
some versions until today. The historicity of 1st and 2nd Esdras is undeniable.
3. Acceptance
The Books of 1st and 2nd Esdras set forth Israel as Yah’s people and agrees with the Bible
in it’s importance while repeating prophecy that this relationship will be further extended to
the Gentiles. The prophesies in 2nd Esdras include Messiah’s coming by date, His role as
Savior and Judge, His death, His Ascension, His Second Coming, the Day of Judgment, etc.
It demonstrates the Biblical view basically as the origin of portions of the New Testament
including Revelation.
4. Quoted As Doctrine In Scripture (Our Addition)
Messiah and the Apostles quote 2nd Esdras for significant doctrine. 1st Esdras reads as Ezra
and Nehemiah and proves consistent with the Old Testament that it parallels.
5. In Agreement With the Whole of Scripture (Our Addition)
1st and 2nd Esdras agree with the whole of scripture even demonstrating the origin of
portions of the New Testament which specifics we have reviewed in abundance.
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