Men read the Book of Baruch and see a jumbled collection of prayers and poems. They treat it as a minor historical artifact, a piece of post-exilic religious literature. They are looking at a desperate

Men read the Book of Nehemiah and see the ultimate leadership manual. They see a story of vision, courage, and project management. Nehemiah is the archetypal "man of action," the cupbearer turned

Men read the Book of Ezra and see a triumphant story of restoration. They see a faithful remnant returning from exile to rebuild God's Temple and restore the Law. They get a warm feeling from this story