The book of daniel, particularly, is the subject of many such sensational writers on prophecy. Book of daniel chapter 6 bible study lunch with lions. Chapters 8 and 11 have some sections that are hard to distinguish between the historical figure antiochus epiphanes and the antichrist. Background to the book of daniel sermon by johnny a. Daniel 1 background information with maps and images. Its historical trustworthiness and prophetic character, the evangelical quarterly 2. Historical history behind daniel, assyrian, babylonian, and judean background information including the date,author, languages,criticisms, and themes. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6.
Introduction from the niv study bible go to daniel. We know quite a lot about how the book of daniel came to be written. Background of the babylonian captivity and the book of daniel. An understanding of the historical background of the book of daniel is essential for a proper understanding of its message. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. This message grows out of the book s primary theme.
The original septuagint text in greek survives in a single manuscript, codex chisianus, while the standard text is due to theodotion, the 2ndcentury ad revisor this chapter, along with chapter, is considered deuterocanonical. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. The historical background to the book of daniel by dr. Ppt the book of daniel powerpoint presentation free to. The book of daniel its historical trustworthiness and. The history of susanna, apocryphal addition to the old testament book of daniel. The details provided speak greatly of an author who knew the times and these historical events welldetails that would have been much more difficult for an alleged secondcentury author to accurately recount.
Jehoiakim was able to appease the aggressor by giving him hostages and treasure. Paul tanner introductory comments the following notes are intendedtosupply the student withsuffic ient informationonthe historical developments that relate tothe book of daniel. The hebrew scriptures were probably originally canonized into a twofold division. Marv rosenthal, president of zions hope, gives the historical and biblical background to the prophetic book of daniel. The book of daniel contains some of the most beloved stories as well as some of the most hotly contested, disputed prophecies in all of scripture. This is a comprehensive but rapid overview of the history from the time of the assyrian empire up until the return of christ. Although it does not actually claim to have been written in the sixth century bce, the book of daniel gives clear internal dates such as the third year of the reign of. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Daniel background and introduction sermon by darren.
Christ quotes from this book and attributes the quote to daniel. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel recorded his experiences and prophecies for the jewish exiles during his time in the babylonian capital, where his service to the king gave him privileged access to the highest levels of society. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. Every king we encounterfrom nebuchadnezzar to antiochus iv epiphanes the little hornultimately is humbled in some way, whether by realizing god is above all or by being totally destroyed yep, those are the two alternatives pretty much. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel refusing to eat at the kings table, early 1900s bible illustration. With robert miano, andrew bongiorno, lance henriksen, kevin mccorkle.
Daniel unsealed world historys response to biblical. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. Here i wish to point to the excellent remark of robert dick wilson, who has devoted a great deal of his time and. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim. Such historians as josephus attribute this book to daniel in the 6th century. He teaches on the kings of israel, babylon, and more in this study of gods. Its message is usually not so fastit belongs to god.
We know that daniel was a young man of the nobility and was the cream of the crop of. 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 placed among the prophets in the christian canon. That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel mt 24. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. 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. However, the hebrew names of all four are actually used throughout the entire book at various times. The narrative of bel and the dragon is incorporated as chapter 14 of the extended book of daniel. Daniel intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. It is clearly established daniel could and did write the book. Daniel character bible study background and lessons name. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. 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. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that.
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. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. It seems improbable that a second century writer would fabricate such a story or allow it to pass without comment in a situation where the preservation of the purity of the jewish faith. 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. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. This captivity of citizens of judah in babylon lasted for 70 years, as god had foretold through the prophet jeremiah. It is complex in its historical and prophetic account of things now past, and things to come.
Josiah, the king of judah,hoping toincur favor with the babylonians,sought to prevent the egyptians from joining assyria and met the egyptian army at megiddo. It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by god, and reveals the events. Daniel was a contemporary of ezekiel, this kills the third century dating of this book. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. In the latter it constitutes the last chapter, but in many editions of the former it is the introductory chapter. Daniel 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. The first chapter of daniel s book stands strong as accurate historical narrative finding archaeological support of nonbiblical origin. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on. Daniel character bible study background and lessons. Jerusalem was conquered by the babylonians and many of their best young men were taken into captivity, including daniel. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Daniel is in the writings in the hebrew bible in prophets in english bibles.
Three parts of old testament canon law 400, prophets 200, writings end of 1st c. Daniel god is judge belteshazzar may bel protect his life ancestry and family life. Background a little background on the book of daniel itself may be helpful. The record of events extends to the third year of cyrus, 536 b. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences. God then revealed the secret to daniel in a night vision verse 19. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. A new commentary on the book of daniel begins by retelling the events leading to the destruction of jerusalem in 586 bc. The biblical account of daniel the prophet begins as he and other young men from judah were taken captive by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon daniel 1. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. In both the hebrew and greek canons the book is titled after its main character, daniel. Between the vision of nebuchadnezzar in the second chapter and that of daniel in the seventh, four narratives of daniels and his friends personal history are introduced. It says only that he approached jerusalem and threatened war.
Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. The description of daniel and his three young friends receiving their pagan names is in the very first chapter of the book of daniel. The book of daniel, according to it own testimony is the record of the life and prophetic revelations given to daniel, a captive jew carried off to babylon after its first conquest of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar. The book of daniel agrees that nebuchadnezzar did not occupy judah in 605. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a. The book of daniel makes it clear that the true god is the supreme ruler over. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. Daniel then made the decision known to hananiah, mishael, and azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the god of heaven concerning this secret, so that daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of babylon verses 1718.