Scholars think it might mean church book or belonging to the church, but it is to be distinguished from the canonical wisdom book of ecclesiastes. King jehoiakim of judah declared his allegiance to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. God promised daniel that he would remove evil things.
Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. It begins straightforwardly enough, with daniel and his companions facing pressure to assimilate to the pleasures and vices of the babylonian royal court. Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. 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 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Bethany bible greg allen study notes book of daniel.
The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. 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 anchor bible series offers new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. In 2003, he earned his juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from capital university law school, where he received the order of the curia. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. An exciting and in depth study into the book of daniel. For those seeking a more thorough evangelical commentary on numbers than the tyndale format will allow, ashleys work is a great place to turn. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. He very helpfully explores the important theological themes within the book. For over one hundred years, the international critical commentary series has held a special place among works on the bible. Book of daniel commentary and bible study videos youtube.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. 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. Daniel 1 bible commentary produced by tow project the book of daniel begins with the disaster that has finally ended the jewish kingdom. The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. As it happens, the book of daniel offers a readymade framework for unpacking its meaning in the workplace. It begins straightforwardly enough, with daniel and his companions facing. Daniel is one of the most amazing people in the bible. Finally, ecclesiasticus comes from the latin translation and is commonly used in english.
Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god.
Read and study daniel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. With an essay the influence of daniel on the new testament by adela yarbro collins. When jesus was born, some people were waiting for him luke 2. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel.
Selected bibliography of the book of daniel related media. After the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious babylonians took possession of the defeated assyrian empire, including the vassal state of the southern kingdom of judah. 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. However, when jesus died he defeated gods evil enemies. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. Study daniel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Kretzmanns commentary on the old testament gives you a highlevel understanding of both daniel and the surrounding books of the bible.
The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Daniel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Bible commentary produced by tow project the book of daniel can be perplexing. He must speak up to difficult bosses, make moral choices, and deal with. Nebuchadnezzar the king daniel here sets down another strange relation in the words of the kings own proclamation, sent to all his vast kingdoms, and questionless put into the kings archives, and courtrolls peace be multiplied all health and happiness. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel oxford. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary theology. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature fotl 20.
You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Thy god, whom thou always servest, he will deliver thee. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament hammer, raymond on. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.
The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He was carried away from his native israel by king nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. Ashley the book of numbers the new international commentary on the old testament, 1993. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. Read the book of daniel from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible.
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 idea here is, that he will thus show that he is the first and the last the beginning and the end. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The book of daniel shows us that the supreme god reigns over all and is working out his kingdom program down through history. Book of daniel the prophet, the book of daniel bible study. The book is said to make several historical blunders. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets.
Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. In any case, daniel, like revelation the other booklength apocalypse in the bible provides much valuable material relevant to work. In order that the living may know that the most high is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom he wishes daniel. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. 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. 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. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. He originated the whole plan of salvation, and he will determine its close. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of daniel, but i still find the older work of e. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life.
These boys were to be, children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesislinguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theologicalwith a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and.
You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old. 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 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.
A bible commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on. Students of scripture should read anything that sinclair ferguson publishes, and his commentary on daniel is no exception. The aramaic of the genesis apocryphon compared with the aramaic of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. That framework is a nested parallelism structure in technical terms, a chiasm. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Malick received a masters of theology in bible exposition, with honors, from dallas theological seminary in 1984. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. He said that he would start a good time that would last for always. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. 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.
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