Daniel: A Commentary on the Book of Daniel
β Scribed by John J. Collins
- Publisher
- Fortress Press
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 529
- Series
- Hermeneia: A Critical & Historical Commentary on the Bible
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
The most comprehensive English-language commentary on Daniel in 65 years. Collins situates the Old Testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery.
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<span>Professor Buchanan is eminent for many publications about both testaments...His commentary on the Book of Daniel is monumental, and example of thorough erudition and study. -Prof. Rolf Knierim, Prof. Emmeritus of Hebrew Bible, Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University More
This Handbook, like others in the series, concentrates on exegetical information important for translators, and it attempts to indicate possible solutions for translational problems related to language or culture.
The book of Daniel is a literary rich and complex story known for its apocalyptic style. Written in both Hebrew and Aramaic, the book begins with stories of Daniel and three Jewish young men Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego) who are exiles among the remnant from Judea in