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Rh Because it contains the continuation of the history of Ezra.

Who are the four greater prophets?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Why are not the Lamentations of Jeremiah mentioned here?

Because they are considered part of the book of Jeremiah.

Who are the twelve lesser prophets?

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

What other books does the Article mention as pertaining to the Old Testament?

The Third Book of Esdras, the Fourth Book of Esdras, the Book of Tobias, the Book of Judith, the rest of the Book of Esther, the Book of Wisdom, Jesus the Son of Sirach, Baruch the Prophet, the Song of the Three Children, the Story of Susanna, of Bel and the Dragon, the Prayer of Manasses, the First Book of Maccabees, the Second Book of Maccabees.

What are the third and fourth books of Esdras called in our common Bibles?

The first and second books of Esdras.

What is the book of Tobias called?

The book of Tobit.

What is the book of Jesus the Son of Sirach called?

Ecclesiasticus.