Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book is set during the babylonian captivity, a period when jews were deported and exiled to babylon following the siege of jerusalem of 597 bc. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Moreover, it contains more fulfilled prophecies than any other book in the bible daniel. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Let the animals flee from under it and the birds from its branches. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. Daniel gives this prophecy more than 500 years before the birth of jesus christ.
Daniel the book of daniel is another book of the old testament that documents the various trials that members of the jewish faith are forced to endure at the hands of nonbelievers, this time focusing on the titular individual. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. Overview of the book of daniel third millennium ministries. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Jesus, in his teaching on the end times, refers to daniel the prophet, and mentions one of his prophecies see matthew 24. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. The book of daniel thus provides an overview of prophecy regarding these empires unmatched in any other old testament book. Summary of the book of daniel the prophet daniel was taken captive when he was a youth during the babylonian invasion on jerusalem, the first attack in 607 bc.
Download and study the chart overview of old testament history. That framework is a nested parallelism structure in technical terms, a chiasm. Unlike many of the other prophetical books, the opening verses of the book do not state who the holy writer of the book is. Summary the book of daniel is the chief example of apocalyptic writing in the old testament, a form of writing that came into use largely in response to the dis. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was the focus of the first 4 chapters in daniel. The authorship and date of the book was first challenged around ad 300, by the antichristian philosopher, porphyry. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a sense of wonder and anticipation, because this is usually regarded as a prophetic book foretelling the future. Whatever the trial was, though, it was always the result of sin.
You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Your time spent studying this precious book will not be wasted but will challenge your character and build your faith in the one who will bring all of his promises to pass. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. As it happens, the book of daniel offers a readymade framework for unpacking its meaning in the workplace. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. As far as can be determined, every jew and early christian attributed the book to daniel. How does the book of daniel fit into the bible and into.
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. What i see in the bible, especially in the book of psalms, which is a book of gratitude for the created world, is a recognition that all good things on earth are gods, every good gift is from above. Daniel and his godfearing friends were forced to live in babylon, far from home and far from the land their lord had promised them. Summary of daniel the kjv bible scriptures the content of daniel according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following. The later chapters consist of an account of visions granted by god to daniel. After an introductory chapter in hebrew, daniel switches to aramaic in chapter 27.
Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. When daniel came to babylon he actually became a chief minister at nebuchadnezzars royal court. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. The book of daniel the book of daniel has a wealth of wisdom for christians as well as amazing prophecy, some of which has been fulfilled and some of which is yet to come. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. To understand the book of daniel, it is helpful to understand how it fits into the bible. Daniel must have been around 85 to 90 years of age when he wrote down his last visions. Ezekiel mentions daniel three times in his book ezekiel 14. 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 bible study notes by email from john karmelich.
These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. 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. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish exile from israel. While still a young man, daniel travelled to babylon with a group of young israelite nobles, men of promise whom the conquering power felt could be of use in service daniel 1. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. He also has his own dreams that appointed angels explain.
Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Pentecost elaborates, daniel outlines the history of the times of the gentiles and describes past and future empires that occupy palestine and rule over israel until the messiah returns. It is about the nature of guilt and innocence, and about the relations of people to nations. It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by god, and reveals the events and plans for everyones future.
The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. 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. Ezekiel and many others carried from jerusalem to babylon. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The book of daniel now introduces us to one of the most astounding mysteries in the whole bible. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. Although it does not actually claim to have been written in the sixth century bce, the book of daniel gives clear internal dates. In nt prophecy daniel is referred to more than any other ot book. Chapters 8 and 11 have some sections that are hard to distinguish between the historical figure antiochus epiphanes and the antichrist. 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. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now if he so chose, but that in his wisdom he chooses not to.
The book of daniel was compiled in the second century b. This book records the prophecies, visions, and public ministry of daniel who was along with. The book of daniel, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. 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. The book of daniel, originally written in hebrew and aramaic, is a book in both the hebrew bible tanakh and the christian old testament.
A brief synopsis the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of daniel contained in this short summary of daniel. The first part contains stories about daniel, a jewish exile in the babylonian captivity, and his companions. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. In any case, daniel, like revelation the other booklength apocalypse in the bible provides much valuable material relevant to work. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. To assure the exiles and early returnees to the land that god was in control of history and that his prophet daniel spoke the truth about prolonged troubles before the final stage of gods kingdom. He became known as a man who could interpret dreams and visions. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Daniel obeys god and is given the divine ability to interpret dreams for babylonian kings. 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 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. For over one hundred years, the international critical commentary series has held a special place among works on the bible.
Some say that no other king, not even solomon accomplished all nebuchadnezzar had. It is a book about some of the beautiful and terrible feelings of childhood. Daniel 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible and bible illustrations. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, has conquered judah and deported its people to his empire. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by.
Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. List of books and articles about book of daniel online. The book traces the course of gentile powers during the period in which israel was and is being disciplined by gentiles. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel with an emphasis on practical. Later in the book, daniel prophesied of terrible trials still to come in the promised land daniel 11.
The prophecies reveal when these lastday events will occur. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. There is uncertainty as to when the story may have taken place, but most scholars contend that its stories occurred in the second century bce. This chart provides a quick overview of what the old testament of the bible is about.
An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. 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. The next period of history shown on the chart begins around 2167 bc with the birth of abraham. Therefore all fulfilled predictions in daniel, it is claimed, had to have been composed no earlier than the maccabean period second century b.
It is complex in its historical and prophetic account of things now past, and things to come. But the book of daniel reminds us that, in spite of appearances, the god of israel is the god of the nations. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. How does the book of daniel fit into the bible and into history. 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 book of daniel this course is designed as an expository study of the book of daniel, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary. The traditional jewish and christian identification of the author of the book of daniel is, of course, daniel himself. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel, one of the volumes of the bible, is found in the section of scriptures. The stories reveal how to be ready for earths final days. No older than college students at the beginning of their captivity, they were trained to serve in the palace of the king. The book of daniel has been called the apocalypse of the old testament.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. The first look at the book of daniel is exciting and tough at the same time. 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.
Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. The mystery is unfolded for us in four verses 2427. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible pictures and biblical art. The book of daniel opens with a major conflict in the middle east. Daniel was a contemporary of ezekiel who went into babylonian captivity in 597 bc around eight years later than daniel. In gods wisdom, daniel was brought to babylon to give counsel. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. All biographical details about daniel in the book are taken at face value. See more ideas about bible, book of daniel and bible verses. C as we have it, it is written partly in hebrew and partly in aramaic. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9.
They are good if we recognize where they came from and if we treat. The prophetic book of daniel is the record of four hebrews who were taken into captivity in babylon after nebuchadnezzar attacked israel in 598 b. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres, and. The book is written in a mixture of hebrew and aramaic. Yet there is quite a bit of evidence which points to daniel as the one whom the holy spirit used to record the words of this book. This is the mystery of the seventy sevens, or seventy periods of time that would run from the decree to rebuild jerusalem until the very end of the age 9. 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. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Early records confirm that the book was indeed written by daniel. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible.
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. It is a book about the nature of left politics in this countryits sacrificial rites, its peculiar cruelties, its humility, its bitterness. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. This is a bible study in daniel chapter 5 at bible study. But knowledge of the future can be a very dangerous thing. Even josephus, the secular roman historian of the first century, does.
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