A grasp of daniel is necessary for understanding the book of revelation. The book of daniel attracted galaxies of readers from all times, because of its. The heat of battle is now past with each side claiming a major victory. It is an uned, and outofprint work that is now being provided to gods family that gathers together here at the 3bmb web site, and is typed with the prayer that it will truly be a blessing to your heart. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. The two are tied together in the way they present prophecy. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today. Instead, it is a book about christ, the salvation he accomplished by his cross, and the eternal glory he promises his redeemed people. The book is named after its principal character, daniel. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. At no time in history is its thrilling message more necessary than at the present hour. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel.
The book of daniel is both familiar and mysterious. The book of daniel explained david jeremiah youtube. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. This translation of an arabic commentary by jephet ibn ali fl.
He is mentioned thrice by ezekiel, his contemporary 14. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Without a clear understanding of the book of daniel you will not understand the times in which we live. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. He is the prophet of dreams and visions, who enjoyed a divine gift, a heavenly wisdom and a surpassing understanding. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. More specifically the later part of dan iel 11 and daniel. Such a title does not necessarily indicate authorship, although that may be included as well, as is the case with the book of daniel. Stephen, who in his defense before the sanhedrin forfeited his life when he. Historical background to the book of daniel it is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. The introductory material to each book provides excellent information, and the actual commentary offers a versebyverse explanation of the text and deals with the important words. The book of daniel has been the battlefield between conservative and liberal scholars for years. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king.
Stephen which have marked the beginning of jewish persecution and the point of. The book of daniel is the only book in the old testament which prophesied in details about kings and kingdoms, which he had declared by name like persia and greece. Bruce and william barclay abingdon press is full of modernistic thought and historicalcritical discussion and specifically in the volume dealing with daniel, the book of daniel is said to have been written after the fulfillment of the events prophesied therein. Publication date 1927 topics bible publisher new york. His books include the commentary on daniel in the hermeneia series, the apocalyptic imagination, and between athens and jerusalem. Exegetical commentaries on daniel reflect also the general culturalphilosophical. Jan 06, 2021 daniel s prophecies give an overview of gods program for israel from daniel s day until the second coming of christ. Sermons on the book of daniel these sermons were preached at christ reformed church in the winter and spring of 2016. This commentary shows that daniel is not an adjunct to such theories, an oracle to be bent in service to eschatological speculation about an earthly messianic kingdom. Daniel god my judge, which accords with the character and contents of the book. Daniel the key to prophetic revelation table of contents. The author is faithful to his adventist heritage while entering into gracious dialogue with interpreters who do not share his views. Now the miracles in this book of daniel were a sign from god, both to israel and.
The book of daniel is set during the bab ylonian captivity. Commentaries on the belgic confession and canons of dort. For a short summary of daniel, haileys comments, vol. Based on ten manuscripts, the text was carefully edited and rendered into english by david samuel margoliouth 18581940, laudian professor of arabic at oxford. The second six chapters are some of the most pivotal and important prophecies of the entire bible.
Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniel s capture. In this new commentary on the book of daniel, an attempt has been made to provide the careful student of the word of god with the necessary tools and information to ascertain accurately the revelation of this important book and to relate it to systematic theology and specifically to eschatology as a whole. Daniel s work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Daniel bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. Much has been written on the book of daniel, and much more. He has served as editor of the journal of biblical literature and as president of both the catholic biblical association and the society of biblical literature. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly. The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. The first six chapters, with the exception of the prophecy of chapter 2, are narrative in content. Since this was published in 1993, i would love to see a 2nd edition revised to include the recent corpus of material on the watchers, 1 enoch, and the doctrine of the two yhwhs dan.
Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself. A wonderfully rich resource for the study of the book of daniel. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. That the book of daniel was written by the person whose name it bears, there is no reason to. Newman and the tradition concerning the papal antichrist. The acts of the apostles 585 this is talking about daniel 11. Pdf the theology theme of the book of daniel researchgate. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Pdf the student of this paper discusses the theological theme of divine. It is an uned, and outofprint work that is now being provided to gods family that gathers together here at the 3bmb web site, and is typed with the prayer that. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the book s amazing prophecies. More specifically the later part of dan iel 11 and daniel 12 god gave babylon the scepter of. Andrews university seminary studies 33 spring 1995.
Stephen miller, the new american commentary, volu me 18. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Stephen, the formal rejection of the gospel of christ by the je. Sermons on the book of job pdf sermons on pauls epistle to the romans pdf sermons on the book of joshua pdf. He and his friends serve the kingq according to daniel 1. Book of daniel explained discover books of the bible. I, daniel, understoodthe seven prophecies contained in chapter 4 and chapters 712 of the book of daniel are unique, quite unlike any other prophecies found. Showers commentary is clear, concise, logical, nontechnical, and thoroughly biblical.
Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel is one of the fundamental keys to understanding new testament prophecies such as matthew 24, 2 thessalonians 2, and revelation. The total exposition, from chapter one to chapter twelve, is consistently premillennial and sheds tremendous. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bce biblical apocalypse with an ostensible 6th century. The outline contained herein is based largely upon dr. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.
Download a commentary on the book of daniel pdf search. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. With chapter 7 we reach the prophetic part of the book. Studies in daniel 110 pdf download secrets unsealed.
Minor changes have been made to fit the scope and sequence of this study. Isaiah, in 701 bc, foretold the captivity of judah by babylonians. Pdf on dec 31, 2019, rivka raviv published the book of daniel and the twentyfirstcentury religious bible student find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources.
The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. A shprt commentary on the book of daniel london, 1 892, p. The fascinating book of daniel page 4 the babylonian empire, as such, came into existence about 612610 bc. Cultic motifs and themes in the book of daniel adventist.
The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. That tradition influenced the scholars who produced our english versions. This brief bible commentary, manual biblic, edited and translated into. Stephen langton in the thirteenth century, and while most modern christian. The angel commanded, but thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Many biblical scholars believe daniel to be the key for understanding much of. It does not say these years were concluded before the events of ch.
The latter days and the time of the end in the book of daniel. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. However, the very fact that the book of daniel remains intact in scripture and that the early dating of this book the 6th century b. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The greek and latin translators of daniel placed this book among the other major prophets in the septuagint and vulgate versions because of its prophetic content.
For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Pinks writings within these writings you can access other study helps bible, theology, commentary, sermons, and more. Listing of last kings of judahgive specific background to book of daniel. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel commentaries. A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniel s time all the way to the second coming of christ. Montgomery, a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel, icc. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Daniel chapter 2 daniel interprets king nebuchadnezzars dream of the statue daniel 2. The practice of naming ot books for their main hero is demonstrated by other books such as joshua, samuel, esther, job, etc. Note that chapter 4 is king nebuchadnezzars personal testimony. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. With a directness characteristic of the sacred writers, daniel enters at once upon his subject. The moody bible commentary is a very readable resource, helpful to the layman, bible study teacher, and serious student alike. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. The book of daniel is a book of comfort revealing an omniscient and omnipotent god who would be able to deliver his own, as well as a faithful god who would not suffer them to be tempted above what they were able. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. He is the prophet who determined the times for the events. Download a commentary on the book of daniel pdf search engine. The march of empiresthe following study of an overview of the book of daniel was written around 1944 by floyd hitchcock, founder of the faith of our fathers radio ministry. Daniel, more than any other book in the bible, gives an overview of prophecy and the times of the gentiles. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Keil, biblical commentary on the book of daniel, p. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james.
Daniel refuses to eat kings food, passes three year training course. Christ referred to daniel in his great prophecy of matthew 24 verse 15. Nabopolasser, king of babylon, led an army assisted by allies that destroyed the city of nineveh in 612 bc. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. A chapterbychapter, versebyverse practical and thorough commentary on the book of daniel based on the adventist viewpoint. The book of daniel just doesnt receive enough commentary but this exegetical work from scholar john collins is wonderful. He has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come.
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