This is a scholarly edition of Saadiah Gaon⿿s commentary on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Edited from manuscripts in the Bodleian Library by H.J. Mathews, this work offers valuable insights into the biblical text from a prominent medieval Jewish scholar. Saadiah Gaon (882-942) was a highly influential philosopher, exegete, and community leader whose writings significantly shaped Jewish thought and practice.

This edition provides access to his interpretations of these important biblical books, shedding light on the historical and religious context of the Second Temple period. Students and scholars of Jewish history, biblical studies, and medieval Jewish thought will find this volume an invaluable resource for understanding Saadiah Gaon's contributions to biblical exegesis.

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