The Book of Haggai (jan 2, 520 BC – jan 1, 515 BC)
Description:
Haggai is dated to this time period because it deals with king Darius I and the need to rebuild the temple. The themes of Haggai are, accordingly:
Temple Rebuilding Imperative
Returnees as a Remnant, the "true Israel."
Messianic Hope for an Israelite king of Judea
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 520 BC
jan 1, 515 BC
~ 5 years