The People's Bible Commentary - Daniel: A Bible commentary for every day

The People's Bible Commentary - Daniel: A Bible commentary for every day

Author : Doug Ingram
£8.99

Daniel is an enigmatic book which falls readily into two halves. The first six chapters are well-known stories relating to events in Daniel's life. The final six chapters contain apocalyptic visions with powerful imagery which Jesus himself frequently drew on. Historically set within the trauma of exile, today the book of Daniel continues to call God's people to remain faithful despite suffering and embrace the hope that God will work all things for good.


Please note that this book is no longer in print, but is available as a digital download (PDF).

Title The People's Bible Commentary - Daniel: A Bible commentary for every day
Author Doug Ingram
Description

Daniel is an enigmatic book which falls readily into two halves. The first six chapters are well-known stories relating to events in Daniel's life. The final six chapters contain apocalyptic visions with powerful imagery which Jesus himself frequently drew on. Historically set within the trauma of exile, today the book of Daniel continues to call God's people to remain faithful despite suffering and embrace the hope that God will work all things for good.

Details
  • Product code: DOWN3954
  • Published: 23 June 2006
  • Format: PDF Download
  • Pages: 192

Daniel is an enigmatic book which falls readily into two halves. The first six chapters are well-known stories relating to events in Daniel's life. The final six chapters contain apocalyptic visions with powerful imagery which Jesus himself frequently drew on. Historically set within the trauma of exile, today the book of Daniel continues to call God's people to remain faithful despite suffering and embrace the hope that God will work all things for good.

Dr Doug Ingram is lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at St John's College, Nottingham. His main research interest is in how to read the Old Testament in the 21st century, with a particular focus on Ecclesiastes. He has also written Ecclesiastes: a Peculiarly Postmodern Piece (Grove, 2004) and Ambiguity in Ecclesiastes (T&T Clark, 2006).