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The book of Daniel is concerned with religious persecution. Daniel’s message in this apocalyptic text, however, assures that God will deliver those who trust God, refuse to worship other Gods, and keep Jewish tradition in the face of persecution. C. L. Seow examines this difficult and provocative book and explores its relevance to faith and the church today.

suffering one will see light” (author’s translation of Isa. 53:11, according to readings in the Qumran manuscripts and the Greek version). The reader has a preliminary glimpse of the theological perspective of the book in the introductory chapter, for the Hebrew text identifies a threefold giving by God: God gave (NRSV “let … fall”) King Jehoiakim of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar (1:2); God also literally gave Daniel “to grace and mercies” (1:9; NRSV “allowed … to
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