nehemiah book of

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nehemiah book of - Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary :

  Nehemiah, Book of
  The author of this book was no doubt Nehemiah himself. There are
  portions of the book written in the first person (ch. 1-7;
  12:27-47, and 13). But there are also portions of it in which
  Nehemiah is spoken of in the third person (ch. 8; 9; 10). It is
  supposed that these portions may have been written by Ezra; of
  this, however, there is no distinct evidence. These portions had
  their place assigned them in the book, there can be no doubt, by
  Nehemiah. He was the responsible author of the whole book, with
  the exception of ch. 12:11, 22, 23.
  
    The date at which the book was written was probably about B.C.
  431-430, when Nehemiah had returned the second time to Jerusalem
  after his visit to Persia.
  
    The book, which may historically be regarded as a continuation
  of the book of Ezra, consists of four parts. (1.) An account of
  the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, and of the register
  Nehemiah had found of those who had returned from Babylon (ch.
  1-7). (2.) An account of the state of religion among the Jews
  during this time (8-10). (3.) Increase of the inhabitants of
  Jerusalem; the census of the adult male population, and names of
  the chiefs, together with lists of priests and Levites
  (11-12:1-26). (4.) Dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the
  arrangement of the temple officers, and the reforms carried out
  by Nehemiah (12:27-ch. 13).
  
    This book closes the history of the Old Testament. Malachi the
  prophet was contemporary with Nehemiah.