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Beyond the familiar lions’ den and fiery furnace, much of the book of Daniel seems baffling to modern readers. The first half recounts stories full of ancient Near Eastern protocol and imperial court drama; the second half features apocalyptic visions of monstrous beasts and cosmic conflict. Many Christians misunderstand or simply avoid the book. But failing to read Daniel well means missing a...

As a result, the curses of the covenant (Lev 26; Deut 27–28) have come upon them. Notice that Daniel speaks in the first person plural. He does not distance himself from Israel’s sin but includes himself in the community. He prays on behalf of his people and for sins past and present. . While in his prayer Daniel emphasizes Judah’s sin, he also speaks of God’s righteousness and mercy and the acts that have flowed from them
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