The book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel
What is the book of Daniel about?
The book of Daniel explores his life as a dream interpreter for several kings. His God-given ability was favored by these kings who kept him around as an advisor. There are several times where his life is in grave danger and God intervenes to protect him due to his refusal to surrender his faithfulness to human conviction.
What is ultimately shown in this book is the testimony that God is the most high and sovereign.
The key to this book is prophecy, and through these the Old Testament and New Testament are connected. But how? Daniel reveals specifically the coming of the Messiah (Jesus Christ) and his death.
Who wrote the book of Daniel?
The author of Daniel is Daniel himself, although the first six chapters Daniel is referred to in the third person.
Who is the audience?
The Jewish exiles in Babylonian captivity.
Timeframe Daniel was written:
Written sometime around 530 BC.
"In short" (One sentence summary):
The book of Daniel is full of prophesy and vision, but ultimately the theme is that God rules above all and it is shown in how protects Daniel from King Nebuchadnezzar and others.
Fun facts about Daniel/Did you know?
When Nebuchadnezzar was dying he wanted to leave inheritance to Daniel but he refused saying that he could not abandon the inheritance of his forefathers for that of the defiled.
