What was the very first religious structure the returning exiles rebuilt before starting work on the Temple itself?
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Correct answer: The Altar of Burnt Offering
According to Ezra 3, the returnees built the altar on its original site to offer burnt offerings as prescribed in the Law of Moses. They did this specifically to seek God's protection due to their fear of the surrounding local populations.
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