Many variations on this view have occurred through the ages: some argued for an earlier date for Chronicles, making Ezra one of the final editors of the book; others turned the argument around and made the writer(s) of Chronicles also the author(s) of Ezra-Nehemiah. It becomes clear from this very broad overview of earlier views that the relationship between Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah is determinative in advancing theories about the authorship of both these books. A special section will be dedicated