Hasmonean Realities behind Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles

Finkelstein's collection of essays explores significant themes in Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles, including the returnees, Jerusalem's wall construction, and tribal genealogies. He posits that the historical and geographical contexts reflect the Hasmonean period of the late second century BCE. The work includes seven previously published essays, enhanced with maps, updated archaeological findings, and recent scholarly references, providing a comprehensive analysis of these biblical texts.