The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Three more persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. The book of daniel was compiled in the second century b. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible. Book of daniel holy bible kjv full audiobook greatest. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible.
The book of daniel goes far beyond your typical bible study tool. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. The book of daniel, originally written in hebrew and aramaic, is a book in both the hebrew bible and the christian old testament writer. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The position of the book in the hagiographa, or third division of the old testament the psalms, see ap.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. Daniels training in babylon in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and.
The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. Aug 15, 2014 the book of daniel kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. The book of daniel was published under his name as an appropriate pseudonym, as was usual with apocalyptic writing, some of whose characteristics are shared by this book. Because the book of daniel contains so many detailed prophecies of things that happened centuries later, some skeptics have suggested that it is a fraud, written much later in history. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature.
Encyclopedia of jewish and israeli history, politics and culture, with biographies, statistics, articles and documents on topics from antisemitism to zionism. With robert miano, andrew bongiorno, lance henriksen, kevin mccorkle. While in babylon, daniel s prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. This is shown by a prophecy recorded in chapter 4 of the bible book of daniel. Why did nebuchadnezzar change daniel s name to belteshazzar.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. Daniel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel as an example of boldness and faithfulness to god in the most difficult. Part of the reason for this confusion is that the book of daniels got a bit of a split personality. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen.
The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of godexposing us to some of gods longterm plan for the world. The first part contains stories about daniel, a jewish exile in the babylonian captivity, and his companions. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. When studying events that are going to occur prior to and after the return of jesus christ to earth, many turn to the book of revelation. The book says that daniel is its writer in several places, such as 9. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. 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. The book is placed by christians, following the lxx, in the section of the ot after the major prophets. The bibles answer can be found at under bible teaching then bible questions answered.
This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries, giving us a glimpse to future events that already came to pass and and are yet to come. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of gods word.
This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but. Daniel 3 new international version niv the image of gold and the blazing furnace. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible gateway. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniel wrote the book of daniel during the sixth century b. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway. Interesting facts about daniel barnes bible charts meaning.
Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. This ten division stage of the roman empire is also pictured in. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Whether youre new to the bible, a longtime student of scripture, or somewhere in between, youll appreciate the many ways the smart guide to the bible. The later chapters consist of an account of visions granted by god to daniel. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha. The second main part of the book in the hebrew bible viixii is taken up with four visions which daniel describes in the first person. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with. And while this last book of the bible is indeed one of the primary places to find these prophecies, many do not realize that the book of daniel is an old testament complement to this intriguing new testament book. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book.
Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Bible chronology indicates that gods kingdom was established in heaven in 1914. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. The book tells of how daniel, a judean exile at the court of nebuchadnezzar ii 605 to 562 bc, the ruler of babylon, becomes a high government official and delivers various visions. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Book of daniel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus.
Book of daniel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. What does bible chronology indicate about the year 1914. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of the bible, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, both of which have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a treatment of the book of daniel. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Jerusalem was conquered by the babylonians and many of their best young men were taken into captivity, including daniel. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom.
Bible study daniel this 9 part bible study looks at the book of daniel, especially at the first part of the book which is the narrative portion of the book. Even tho many of them are presenting a changed message it still is the message from the holiest of books. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel 11, new living translation nlt the bible app. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. Its placed towards the end and is one of the last books in the hebrew bible where god makes a visual appearance, so to speakthough he doesnt really have any speaking lines. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. Daniels parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my judge, testifying of their faith in. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. They were probably first composed in hebrew or aramaic, but are no longer extant in the original language. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Further evidence of the books date is in the fact that daniel is excluded from the hebrew bible s canon of the prophets, which was closed around 200 bc, and the wisdom of sirach, a work dating from around 180 bc, draws on almost every book of the old testament except daniel, leading scholars to suppose that its author was unaware of it. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries louis f.
He will use his wealth to stir up everyone to fight against the kingdom of greece. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase. C as we have it, it is written partly in hebrew and partly in aramaic. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel.
The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. This is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.