Although it is well-known for providing remarkable wisdom, the Bible also contains fascinating reports of courageous leadership and political intrigue.

Roughly 2,500 years ago, a Jewish exile named Nehemiah, working in a Persian palace, received several visitors from his homeland

From its opening moments, set in the Persian palace fifteen centuries ago, the story of Nehemiah immerses us in a

Of all the options one has for opening an important new book of the Bible, why start by telling us