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Suffering did not daunt daniel s purpose to live for god. It was a very close call but my favorite commentary on daniel is goldingays. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel cambridge university press. Chapter eight, for instance, has several parallels.

A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The following commentaries have been selected with few exceptions from those published in the last fifty years. Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. It is ably designed to meet the needs of pastors, students, and all those seeking a better understanding of scripture.

A bible study series by mark finley golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. The first verse of the eleventh chapter belongs to daniel 10. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. That framework is a nested parallelism structure in technical terms, a chiasm. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. 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. Daniel by john goldingay 9780849902291 best commentaries. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by. Page 89 if it be so, our god whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, o king. For his rank and comeliness he was trained for palace service. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book daniel 12. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole.

But he also provides wonderful hope for those who submit their lives to god. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages. 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 book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.

The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Stories undoubtedly existed of a person by the name of daniel, who was known to ezekiel as a wise man. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.

The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Like ezekiel, the book of daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams.

Publication date 1927 topics bible publisher new york. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Jesus makes a similar promise when he says to the churches. 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 book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. But if not, be it known unto thee, o king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. The second half anything by james jordan is well worth reading. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book.

The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Daniel, like ezekiel was a jewish captive in babylon. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today.

Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. 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. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. Turning from a classic reformed commentary on daniel to one of the newest. Porphyrius designates the book of daniel as the work of a jew of the 2nd century bc.

The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. An interesting point regarding this prophecy is that it appears to have been delivered orally. Library the father william most theological collection. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. His commentary on daniel is a remarkable book, in that it deals with the wider picturenot just the book itself. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9.

Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. This volume on the book of daniel has been prepared by two distinguished biblical scholars from the faculty of the catholic university of america. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets.

The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. If youre going to teach daniel, especially the apocalyptic portions, you need a commentary that provides you with a lot of background material. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions.

Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. For a short summary of daniel, haileys comments, vol. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Daniel introduction scofield reference bible commentary. It is indeed a sad paradox that in a clearly prophetic book like daniel, the writer of a commentary on daniel would be assessed as weak in eschatology. Events leading the daniel and the hebrew boys being taken captive. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. 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. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts 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. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. The final chapter of the book of daniel is occasioned in large measure by daniel s coming death. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The first attacks go back to the heathen new platonist porphyrius of tyre 3rd century ac. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. A commentary on the book of daniel internet archive. Read and study daniel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. In the polluted atmosphere of an oriental court he lived a life of singular piety and usefulness. Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. In any case, daniel, like revelation the other booklength apocalypse in the bible provides much valuable material relevant to work. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. Daniel the prophet warns us of a terrible time ahead for the entire world. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time.

Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. In the book of jonah in the hebrew we hear that god will destroy the city in 40 days. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels rev. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times. Perhaps the message before the understanding imparted by the vision is what has upset daniel to the point of fasting and praying as he does here. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel.

A commentary on the book of daniel by stuart, moses, 17801852. Internet archive contributor princeton theological seminary library. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the issues. The father william most collection commentary on daniel.

Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. That may seem like an exaggeration, but after seeing whats packed into this chapter it will be easier to understand why that. This commentary on daniel is a serious painstaking work by one of the foremost of contemporary old testament scholars. While there were a few places where i disagreed with his interpretation, i found the commentary to be exemplary. Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. And like ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations.

Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. 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. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. As it happens, the book of daniel offers a readymade framework for unpacking its meaning in the workplace.

The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. The angel assures daniel that everyone written in the book will be delivered 12. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel commentaries classified by.

Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Like the book of daniel itself, the first half of the book is easier to understand and more engaging. Unlike the preceding dreams and visions in the book of daniel, which contained images that needed to be interpreted, this vision simply gave daniel the words regarding what would happen to the jewish people from this time forward daniel 10. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Jan 21, 2016 i wonder if the message is given in the book of daniel as one of the earlier visions. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary.

Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Tradition then ascribed to this wise man all the traits which israel could attribute to its heroes. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Select bibliography of commentaries on the book of daniel.