Daniel : An Introduction and Study Guide: Sovereignty, Human and Divine

Ernest Lucas

ISBN 10: 0567676838 / ISBN 13: 9780567676832

Published by Bloomsbury Academic Jan 2023, 2023

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Neuware - Introducing students to the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, Ernest Lucas examines the book's structure and characteristics. He covers the latest in biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues, and considers a range of scholarly approaches. Lucas shows how understanding of the book is enhanced by considering it in the context of Mesopotamian culture, literature, and religion. He also evaluates different arguments concerning the authorship, date, and provenance of the book.In particular, the guide focuses on illuminating the book's relationship to both the tradition of Hebrew prophecy and the later development of Jewish apocalyptic literature. It also highlights the importance of understanding the Book of Daniel as 'resistance literature', which intended to encourage faithful Jews to resist the pressures of conformity to the pagan culture in which they lived, and to endure through persecution if necessary.With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Daniel.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Daniel : An Introduction and Study Guide: Sovereignty, Human and Divine
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic Jan 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567676838
• ISBN 13: 9780567676832
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 230W x 154H x 8D millimeters 230 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 218 grams

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Synopsis

Introducing students to the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, Ernest Lucas examines the book's structure and characteristics. He covers the latest in biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues, and considers a range of scholarly approaches. Lucas shows how understanding of the book is enhanced by considering it in the context of Mesopotamian culture, literature, and religion. He also evaluates different arguments concerning the authorship, date, and provenance of the book.

In particular, the guide focuses on illuminating the book's relationship to both the tradition of Hebrew prophecy and the later development of Jewish apocalyptic literature. It also highlights the importance of understanding the Book of Daniel as "resistance literature", which intended to encourage faithful Jews to resist the pressures of conformity to the pagan culture in which they lived, and to endure through persecution if necessary.

With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Daniel.

About the Authors

Ernest Lucas is Vice Principal Emeritus of Bristol Baptist College and Honorary Research Fellow in theology and religious studies at the University of Bristol, UK.

Adrian H. Curtis is Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies in the University of Manchester.