Nehemiah (Nehemiah, chapters 1 to 3).See also the Related Link.More about the Book of Nehemiah
No. Sanballat was a Samaritan leader and official of the Persian Empire who harassed Nehemiah and the Jews during the Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Ezra, Nehemiah and Zerubavel.
He forced them to divorce.
Their enemies seek to prevent Jews from rebuilding walls of Jerusalem-Nehemiah arms the laborers and keeps the work going forward.
The city walls were in ruins and the Jews there were suffering because of it.
Nehemiah went to Jerusalem to address the dire situation of the city's walls and gates, which had been destroyed, leaving the city vulnerable and its people demoralized. As a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, he sought permission and resources to rebuild the walls and restore the city's defenses. His journey was motivated by a deep concern for his homeland and a desire to help his fellow Jews regain their dignity and security. Nehemiah's leadership and determination played a crucial role in the successful reconstruction efforts.
Nehemiah encouraged the Jews by reminding them of their strength and the greatness of their God. He urged them not to be afraid, assuring them that they were fighting for their families, homes, and heritage. Nehemiah emphasized the importance of their work and called them to take heart, assuring them that God was with them in their efforts. His leadership and faith inspired the people to continue rebuilding the wall with determination.
Some do, some don't. Not all Jews are loyal to Jewish tradition.
AnswerAlthough some scholars disagree, Nehemiah is said to have been a Persian eunuch. He was appointed as governor of Judah and played a major part in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and in teaching Judaism to the returning Jews.
No. The Sonderkommandos were mostly Jews. Other Jews recognize that what the Sonderkommandos did was to for self-preservation of the Holocaust and not because they "liked" cremating their fellow Jews.
Yes Nehemiah is 'a gospel' in the Old Testament, based on the prophecies of Nehemiah, in the sense that it contains the 'good news' of the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon and the rebuilding of the wall. Nehemiah is not a 'Gospel' in the commonly understood use of the term in that it does not directly say anything about Jesus Christ.