A Short Commentary on the Book of Daniel: For the Use of Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Anthony Ashley Bevan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265227593 ISBN 13: 9780265227596

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Unlock the world of Daniel with careful study and clear, expert guidance.

This edition offers approachable analysis of Daniel’s visions, their historical setting, and how the prophecies fit into a larger narrative. It explains why the prophecies are often read as an apocalypse tied to “the time of the end,” with careful attention to text, dates, and literary form. Readers will gain a grounded sense of how the book’s sections relate to one another, including how chapters II and VII compare and why the “little horn” is linked to Antiochus Epiphanes.

Structured to help students trace meaning from language to legend, this edition frames the text with both historical chronology and interpretive commentary. It highlights how the visions are presented, the role of angels in revealing meaning, and how scholars approach authorial voices and dating in apocalyptic literature. A chronological table and an index of principal words and roots support close reading without distracting detours.

• Clear explanations of the four empires and the symbols used in Daniel’s visions
• Discussion of how the book uses dates and headings to convey time and purpose
• Analysis of the ten horns and the “little horn” within the fourth empire
• Guidance on reading Syriac, Hebrew, and Greek-text influences in the commentary

Ideal for students of biblical studies and readers seeking a careful, text-informed introduction to Daniel’s visions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265227593
• ISBN 13: 9780265227596
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256