However, daniels book was obviously not written at a late date as many of these scholars suppose, since portions of the book were found with the dead sea scrolls. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Goldingay is an erudite, and accomplished scholar and commentary writer his 3 vols on psalms is the only commentary on psalms you will ever need. Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. A proper understanding of daniel, chapters 2 and 7, and of daniel 9. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries.
Daniels vision ends here, but its impact on him does not end. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Thy god, whom thou always servest, he will deliver thee. Daniel to have leapt suddenly from his bed, lest he should forget the dream, offer. Daniel, the central character of the book of daniel, faces the question under extreme circumstances, providing and example that may be helpful in.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Feb 05, 2015 watch the book of daniel full movie christian songs in urdu and hindi on dailymotion. 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. Subsequent revelations in the book of daniel which daniel received were. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.
Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Larkins book of daniel and book of revelation commentaries. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. 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. Watch the book of daniel full movie christian songs in urdu and hindi on dailymotion. His commentary on daniel is a remarkable book, in that it deals with the wider picturenot just the book itself. Book of daniel oxford research encyclopedia of religion. 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. Nebuchadnezzar could not fathom the impact and influence that four. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. However, this insight is heavily biased toward historical and social considerations, with scant emphasis on broad themes, exegesis, or what the text really means. In any case the linguistic diversity in parts of this book is no reason for assuming two sources for it, as meinhold does in his commentary p. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university.
And he shall establish a compact with many for one week. He besieged jerusalem, soon made himself master of it, seized the king, took whom he pleased and what he pleased away with him, and then. No commentary has yet achieved unanimous agreement, but this book embodies essentially the premillennial approach to the book of daniel. To those scholars and authors who believe that the book of daniel is not just a. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Daniel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of daniel for bible study or sunday school lessons. From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery.
A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and. The second half anything by james jordan is well worth reading. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. He dispels the dispenationalists notion that there is a 2000 year gap in the 70 weeks of daniel 9 or jesus christ did not begin his kingdom 2000 years ago as daniel 2 prophesied he would. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l.
A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. 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. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. 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. The book of daniel is his companion commentary published posthumously ten years later in 1929. Book of daniel the prophet, the book of daniel bible study. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish exile from israel. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a.
The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. Sinclair ferguson daniel the preachers commentary, 2002. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. May the spirit of god reveal the meaning of this prophecy to us and produce in us. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel asks an angel for an explanation of his dream, and is told that the beasts. Part of it is composed of puzzling apocalyptic imagery, while other parts share with us some of the most inspiring stories in all scripture. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Had the author daniel been an unknown jew of the second century b. Historicism, a method of interpretation in christian eschatology which associates biblical. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary will provide you with greater insight and understanding into the old testament book of daniel. He also shows how the papacy is the little horn of daniel 7 and man of sin of 2 thessalonians 2. 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. This is an excellent commentary on the book of daniel. 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.
An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. An interesting point regarding this prophecy is that it appears to have been delivered orally. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Daniel used hidden numerology in his last prophecy about the end times. 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. 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. Daniel a commentary will provide you with greater insight and understanding into the old testament book of daniel. Like the book of daniel itself, the first half of the book is easier to understand and more engaging.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Tremper longman iii daniel niv application commentary, 1999. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. 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. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. The book of daniel was well enough accepted to be included in the septuagint the bible of the earliest christians, which was written in greek around 250 b. But if its inclusion in the canon had depended on its hebrew form, it would have been necessary to translate the whole into hebrew. Their names are daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah.
Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. 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. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. The book of revelation is clarence larkins commentary on revelation which he published in 1919, one year after the first edition his more famous book dispensational truth became available. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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.
Montgomery, critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel icc. 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. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. Steinmann recognizes that over the millennia, various groups have used the apocalyptic prophecies in daniel to further harmful theologiesand their own ends. Sep 09, 2008 the book of daniel, chapter 11, part 1. And this, they assert, was the week of which the angel said to daniel. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel.
Daniel by john goldingay 9780849902291 best commentaries. What impact would daniels intervention and role in saying the life of these. 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. Compact application commentaries for todays context, featuring three.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. 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. Historicist interpretations of the book of daniel wikipedia. In his commentary on daniel, jerome noted, let us not follow the opinion of some commentators and suppose him to. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Alcazars preterist system has never made any impact on the conservative, or evangelical wing of the protestant. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Of the first descent which nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, in the first year of his reign, made upon judah and jerusalem, in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, and his success in that expedition dan.
Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. The book of daniel contains the only apocalypse in the hebrew bible. We learn from the book of daniel that the magi were among the. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Palestine and, under the impact of the persecutions of antiochus, used. 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. As it happens, the book of daniel offers a readymade framework for unpacking its meaning in the workplace. This is because it is unfulfilled, detailed, and pertains to the future of israel in the world, and the setting up of the messianic kingdom.