Bruce and william barclay abingdon press is full of modernistic thought and historicalcritical discussion and specifically in the volume dealing with daniel, the book of daniel is said to have been written after the fulfillment of the events prophesied therein. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Study daniel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In this clear, concise, nontechnical, and thoroughly biblical commentary on the book of daniel, the most high god, distinguished theologian renald showers forwards a consistently. Publication date 1927 topics bible publisher new york. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish exile from israel. John goldingay, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1989, 416 pp. Dare to stand alone, read and enjoy the book of daniel. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia.
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. The ten northern tribes called israel had been taken into captivity approximately 722 b. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Daniel niv application commentary by tremper longman iii. Daniel and his companions are rewarded for their devotion to god daniel 1. 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 most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. 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. 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 overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. For a short summary of daniel, haileys comments, vol. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year.
Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish community in babylon and mesopotamia in the persian and early hellenistic periods 5th to 3rd centuries bce, before being expanded in the maccabean era mid2nd century by the addition of the visions in chapters 712. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. A commentary on the book of daniel cambridge university press. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres, and daniel himself is a legendary figure.
When anderson wasnt writing on subjects related to crime, he wrote books on christian prophecy. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. Introduction the historic existence of the prophet daniel trothe is the hiest thinge a man may kepe. The book of daniel is set within the context of the sixth century. 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. 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 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature forms of the old testament literature fotl. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i.
Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. 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. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. The book of which he is the hero divides into two parts, a set of tales in chapters 16 from no earlier than the hellenistic period 32330 bce, and the series of visions in chapters 712 from the maccabean era. At no time in history is its thrilling message more necessary than at the present hour. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book.
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. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Best commentaries and books on daniel logos bible software. Persons named daniel god has judged are mentioned in babylonian records and in the bible elsewhere. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. I wanted a commentary on daniel for daniels sake and for the sake of the people written to. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible.
Only the two tribes of judah and benjamin remained in canaan before the babylonian captivity. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. 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. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. The book of ezekiel left the affairs of jerusalem under a doleful aspect, all in ruins, but with a joyful prospect of all in glory again. For instance, a signer of nehemiahs covenant in 444 b. 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. This is an excellent commentary on 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. I wanted a commentary on daniel for daniel s sake and for the sake of the people written to. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full.
Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. It is intended to help you better understand some of. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. 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. Commentary on the book of daniel practical living in the. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Tremper longman iii daniel niv application commentary, 1999. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more.
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. Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Chaucer we propose in the following pages to examine the book of the prophet daniel by the same general methods which have been adopted in other volumes of the expositors bible. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. 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 of daniel bridges the period between the old testament and the new testament 400 years of silence otherwise. I was looking for a biblical commentary on the book of daniel that resisted the popular hype to transform daniels messages into apocalyptic secret code about a surreal endtimes puzzle. I was looking for a biblical commentary on the book of daniel that resisted the popular hype to transform daniel s messages into apocalyptic secret code about a surreal endtimes puzzle. 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 is the foundation to the book of revelation. More than any other book in the bible, the book of daniel offers an overview of prophecy and the times of the gentiles.
Study guide on daniel, on line bible commentary daniel, niv commentary daniel, free daniel commentary. 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. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Uncover the mysteries of daniel with leading old testament scholar john. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Sinclair ferguson daniel the preachers commentary, 2002. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god.
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