Description: Haggai Zecharaiah1-8, volume 25B in the acclaimed AnchorBible, part of the Scripture known as the MinorProphets, were written during a critical period inIsrael's history, the momentous retum of the Jewsfrom Babylonian exile. Following the conquest ofBabylon by the Persian Empire, the Israelites soughtto re-establish their ethnic and religious legacyin Judah. This was a time of profound turmoil anduncertainty, and Haggai and Zechariah provided acrucial measure of support and inspiration. Theyrallied Israel's energies and exhorted their fellowcountrymen to heed the word of God. Under theirguidance the Jews restored the Temple at Jerusalemwhich had been destroyed by the armies ofNebuchadnezzar. Together the two prophets guided Israelthrough an important transitional epoch, andreconciled the influences of Persia's dominion with thesacred traditions of the Hebrewpeople. In this illuminating new translation andcommentary, Carol and Eric Meyers consider the firsteight chapters of the book of Zechariah in alinguistic, social, and historical context. Theyunderscore the literary artistry, the political acumen,and the prophetic authority of these fascinatingvolumes whoch proved so vital to the survival ofIsrael and the preservation of the Jewish faith.

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