Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Old testament bible quotations update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman daniel was a jew who lived in captivity, but because of his faith in god he met with success even while living in a foreign land. Sermons from daniel 3 the book of daniel introduction introduction 1. The book of daniel thus provides an overview of prophecy regarding these empires unmatched in any other old testament book. This is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. Many times the people of babylon tried to make them forget the real god and to serve false gods. Daniels life serves as an example of godly integrity. The book of daniel plays several roles in the bible. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this indepth womens bible study. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b.
Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them into the treasury. Daniel s aramaic is closer to eastern aramaic rather than western aramaic much like that which is found in the elephantine papyri fifthcentury b. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. The book is made up primarily of historical narrative found mainly in chs. The book of daniel, originally written in hebrew and aramaic, is a book in both the hebrew bible and the christian old testament writer. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel the smart guide to the bible series by thomas nelson and larry richards jun 17, 2007.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it.
In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. The book of daniel is one of my favourite books of the biblethank you for the work you do. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. In nt prophecy daniel is referred to more than any other ot book. The book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar, darius i, and. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Jesus warned his disciples about coming events when he talked about the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible.
Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. Book of daniel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in depth womens bible study. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and. The second main part of the book in the hebrew bible viixii is taken up with four visions which daniel describes in the first person.
Whether its in the contrast between the cultures idol worship and daniel s faithful purity or in the account of the arrogant nebuchadnezzar and his humbling encounter with god, the. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The book says that daniel is its writer in several places, such as 9. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 712 foretell the end times.
The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. A comprehensive versebyverse exploration of the bible ebook. The position of the book in the third part of the threefold division of the old testament canon laws and. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. Daniel bible book with full chapters new international. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. Oct 06, 2015 the book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. His visions paint a prophetic landscape for daniels contemporaries. The people of babylon even tried to kill daniel and his friends because they would not serve the false gods. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b.
The book is said to make several historical blunders. The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. The bible book of daniel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The prophet daniel is one of four major prophets in hebrew scripture, along with isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel.
One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish.