The Three Additions to Daniel: A Study (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Heaford Daubney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267693389 ISBN 13: 9780267693382

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover the history and meaning behind the Three Additions to Daniel.

A focused, scholarly examination of the non-canonical chapters, this study traces language questions, textual quality, and the verses’ place in biblical interpretation. It weaves literary analysis with historical context to illuminate how these stories have been read and taught over time.

• Explore why scholars debate the original language and how translations shape our understanding of Susanna, Bel and the Dragon, and other additions.
• See how editors and readers have weighed textual variants, manuscript evidence, and linguistic features.
• Learn about the lessons, interpretations, and religious reflections that readers have drawn from these stories.
• Understand how this material connects to broader biblical study and classical commentaries.

Ideal for students, pastors, and readers curious about biblical apocrypha, textual criticism, and the history of interpretation.

The book offers a clear, sourced look at the additions to Daniel, presenting the material in a way that’s accessible to non-specialists without sacrificing scholarly rigor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267693389
• ISBN 13: 9780267693382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274