Laird, Donna creator author. text bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc. Electronic books. gau 2016 monographic eng 1 online resource. "Donna Laird examines Ezra and Nehemiah in the light of modern sociological theorist Pierre Bourdieu. How did this context of hardship, exile, and return change what Ezra and Nehemiah viewed as important? How did they define who was a part of their community, and who was an outsider? It goes on to explore how the books engaged readers at the time: how it addressed their changing circumstances, and how different groups gained and used "social power," or the ability to influence society"-- by Donna Laird. Includes bibliographical references and index. Criticism, interpretation, etc Criticism, interpretation, etc RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament BS1355.52 222/.706 Laird, Donna. Atlanta : SBL Press, [2016] (DLC) 2016021817 9780884141631 0884141632 2016022680 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1359421 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1359421 DLC 160513 20200709060510.0 ocn949850983 eng