Matthew henrys six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive. Whether its in the contrast between the cultures idol worship and daniels faithful purity or in the account of the arrogant nebuchadnezzar and his humbling encounter with god, the. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary. First published as bridgeway bible commentary 2005. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l.
It is intended to help you better understand some of. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The book of daniel is made up of two partsthe court stories from daniels life and his prophetic visions. Book of daniel commentary and bible study videos youtube.
The climax of his sovereign rule is described in revelation. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. It is written in mishnaic hebrew, and consists of six great divisions or orders. This is an outline of commentaries and commentators. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel oxford. Apocalyptic means an unveiling, disclosing or revelation. These passages, discussion questions, and videos take kids through a study of the narrative story half of the book of daniel, bringing these exciting stories into practical application.
When citing bible commentaries, it is important to understand that. The fourth empire rome ruled at the time the lord jesus was living on earth compare luke 2. New international commentary on the old testament nicot, 2 vols. A priest from ithamars family, who returned with ezra and represented his fathers house. The chronology of daniels life shows that he had been a faithful government servant for more than 70 years. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible pictures and biblical art. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of judgment many books foretell it and a few look back on it and in a foreign nation. Amazon links are provided for your convenience and my income. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This commentary along with millers represent two of the best available in english. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible.
The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. Next to the bible the babylonian talmud is the great religious book of. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In daniel, the part 1 of each theme is relatively straightforward.
This family reading plan helps kids understand how to explore studying a specific book of the bible. The aramaic of the genesis apocryphon compared with the aramaic of daniel. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Jan 01, 20 expert help for understanding the bible each volume in the understanding the bible commentary series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The bible reveals that they will be kings or governments at the end of this age that will be part of a great and final revival of the roman empire. Books of the bible united states conference of catholic bishops. With thirty contributors, all the 66 books of the bible are covered with the hope that readers. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Expert help for understanding the bible each volume in the understanding the bible commentary series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. Most commentaries cover a single book of the bible.
Understand bible verses more clearly using popular bible commentaries from matthew. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The book is believed to have been written in 537 bc after the captivity was ended. Now daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the. Biblical commentary on the old testament internet archive. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men.
Jordan was born in athens, georgia, and he attended the university of georgia, where he received a b. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. One of those competitors is the historicalcritical school, which typically treats the book of daniel as primarily a product of the 160sbce, composed in response to the jewish revolt against the seleucid king, antiochus iv epiphanes, and written under the old hero daniel s name as a kind of pious fiction. Daniel a study guide free sermon outlines and bible. Commentaries are excellent tools to use in your study of the bible. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. He is director of biblical horizons ministries, a think tank in niceville, florida that publishes books, essays and other media dealing with bible commentary, biblical theology, and liturgy. One of those competitors is the historicalcritical school, which typically treats the book of daniel as primarily a product of the 160sbce, composed in response to the jewish revolt against the seleucid king, antiochus iv epiphanes, and written under the old hero daniels name as a kind of pious fiction. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. John browns commentary on selected book of the bible.
Iron and clay tomorrows world making plain the bible. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature fotl 20. Citing bible commentaries citing the bible and other biblical. To cite them properly, you need to identify what type of book it is. Pfeiffer, cf, the wycliffe bible commentary, chicago, il, moody press 1962. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ i. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all. The holy bible mentioned two other persons carrying the same name.
Daniel a study guide free sermon outlines and bible studies. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries hartman, louis f. Larkins book of daniel and book of revelation commentaries. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. He was one of those who sealed the covenant during ezras era.
The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact year the messiah was to be unveiled to the world. An exciting and in depth study into the book of daniel. The moody bible commentary hardcover february 1, 2014. Part 2 of each theme is more difficult, but referring back to the corresponding part 1 makes it easier to make sense of the more difficult passages.
Daniel would later receive great revelation, but now he simply showed himself a dedicated follower. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. With an essay the influence of daniel on the new testament by adela yarbro collins. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. It perished during the middle age but will rise again according to revelation 17. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. This shows that purity of heart and faithfulness to god come before enlightenment in divine mysteries. The author has drawn on the ablest scholars and the best books available to him to give a very understandable commentary. The book is referred to as being the book of revelations of the old testament because both books are apocalyptic. This structure is common in many books of the bible.
This page contains three lists of old testament commentaries. Commentary explores what the bible says about faith and work, book by book. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. Daniel and his friends understood this principle, and god blessed them for acting on it. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. A helpful versebyverse commentary enlivened by the authors unique charts. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible comprises 6 volumes. John browns commentary on selected book of the bible john. An abridgment of the 6 volume matthew henrys commentary on the bible. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. This is an outstanding commentary by a recognized evangelical scholar from a premillennial viewpoint. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.
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