JETS 29:1 (March 1986) p. 36 put together, rather than the interpretation dictating the terms of our eschatology.48 In regard to the Roman view, the present state of history does not commend it as uniquely suited to the details of Daniel’s prophecy. On the other hand, it is by no means completely incompatible with the Biblical data. Using Gurney’s article as a foundation I have tried to frame an alternative that would be compatible with the material of Daniel as well as being concerned