Second return
Ed by Ezra to re establish worship
3 return
Led by Nehemiah to rebuild walls
Malachi to Matthew
Silent years
2 reasons why it was the perfect time
One empire
One language
Matthew
Tax collector
Audience is Jew
Purpose to present Jesus as king
Mark
Traveling companion of Paul
Present Jesus as servant
Luke
Only non Jewish writer
Travel companion of Paul
Present Jesus as man
Gospel =
Synoptic gospel =
Good news
All same view Matthew mark Luke
First return
Led by zerubbabael and to build the temple