Purpose of Writing: The Book of Ezra is devoted to events occurring in the land of Israel at the time of the return from the Babylonian captivity and subsequent years, covering a period of approximately one century, beginning in 538 B.C. The emphasis in Ezra is on the rebuilding of the Temple. The book contains extensive genealogical records, principally for the purpose of establishing the claims to the priesthood on the part of the descendants of Aaron.
Kusudi la Kuandika: Kitabu cha Ezra kimeangazi kwa matukio yanayotokea katika nchi ya Israeli wakati wa kurudi kutoka utumwa wa Babeli na miaka iliyofuata, kikichukua kipindi cha takriban karne moja, kuanzia mwaka wa 538 kk. Msisitizo katika Ezra huko katika kulijenga upya Hekalu. kitabu kina rekodi ya nasaba ya kina, hasa kwa lengo la kuanzisha madai ya ukuhani kwa upande wa ukoo wa Haruni.