The Book of Ezra, also known as the Book of Ezra-Nehemiah and the First Book of Ezra, is a historical text found in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The book details the Persian kings' decrees, including the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the return of the exiled Jews to their homeland from Babylon. The Book of Ezra is also known as the Book of Restoration, Book of Return, and Book of Cyrus. Other synonymous phrases for the book include "Ezra the Scribe" and "The Chronicles of Ezra." Despite the different names, each term highlights the book's central theme of rebuilding after a time of exile and suffering.