An outline of the Book of Ezra

Hebrew Name - Etzra "Ezra"
Greek Name - Esdras (Greek form of the Hebrew)
Author - Ezra (According to Tradition)
Date - From 536-456 BC Approximately
Theme of Ezra - The return from the captivity
Types and Shadows - In Ezra Jesus is the one who led the captives out

 1:1-1:11    End of the Babylonian Captivity

 2:1-2:70    List of the Returned Exiles

 3:1-3:13    Worship Restored at Jerusalem

 4:1-4:5     Resistance to Rebuilding the Temple
 4:6-4:24    Rebuilding of Jerusalem Opposed

 5:1-5:17    Restoration of the Temple Resumed

 6:1-6:12    The Decree of Darius
 6:13-6:18   Completion and Dedication of the Temple
 6:19-6:22   The Passover Celebrated

 7:1-7:10    The Coming and Work of Ezra
 7:11-7:28   The Letter of Artaxerxes to Ezra

 8:1-8:14    Heads of Families Who Returned with Ezra
 8:15-8:20   Servants for the Temple
 8:21-8:23   Fasting and Prayer for Protection
 8:24-8:30   Gifts for the Temple
 8:31-8:36   The Return to Jerusalem 

 9:1-9:4     Denunciation of Mixed Marriages
 9:5-9:15    Ezra's Prayer

10:1-10:44   The People's Response