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Daniel has produced a good deal of controversial debate, especially regarding its date and authorship and its apocalyptic character. In this study guide, Philip R. Davies carefully notes and evaluates the scholarly issues pertinent to this debate. Emphasis is placed on the literary and theological aspects of the book, which have been comparatively neglected, but which reflect the concerns and...

Theological considerations apart, a knowledge of the historical context is especially important in the case of Daniel. Such a knowledge must include not just ‘bare facts’, dates, kings, and so forth, but the accompanying beliefs and attitudes as well. As with all ancient writings, not only does this knowledge help us to understand the contents against their contemporary background, but it also enables us to see where the description in Daniel is at variance with what we believe to have been the true
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