Various interpretative approaches to the symbolism. Although all scholars agree that the components of the statue represent various kingdoms, they do not always agree as to which kingdoms are intended.114 There are three main interpretative issues at stake: 1) Which four primary kingdoms are intended? 2) How do the “toes and feet” relate to the fourth kingdom? Is this a fifth and separate kingdom? Or is it simply part of the fourth kingdom? 3) What kind of kingdom does the God of heaven set up and
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