Daniel: A Commentary (The Old Testament Library)

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 Babylon in sixth century b.c.e. It ends with Daniel's visions and dreams about the Jewish community that offer comfort and encouragement as they endure persecution and hope for deliverance into God's kingdom. Newsom's commentary offers a fresh study of Daniel in its historical context. Newsom further analyzes Daniel from literary and theological perspectives. With her expert commentary, Newsom's study will be the definitive commentary on Daniel for many years to come. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of William P. Brown, Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia; Carol A. Newsom, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; and Brent A. Strawn, Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Daniel: A Commentary / Carol A. Newsom; Brennan W. Breed Contents List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments and Credits Abbreviations Bibliography Introduction The Masoretic Book of Daniel in Literary Context Texts and Versions The Masoretic Text and Qumran Greek Versions (LXX) Non-Masoretic Danielic Compositions Composition and Development of Daniel MT Genres The Court Tales: Setting and Social Function Danielic Court Tales: Accommodationist or Resistance Literature? The Apocalyptic Dream Visions: Origins, Genre, and Rhetoric The Social Location of the Authors of Daniel The Historical Context of Daniel 7–12 History of Daniel’s Reception, by Brennan W. Breed Commentary Daniel 1-6 Exiled Jews and Gentile ings: Lessons in Kowledge and Power Daniel 1:1–4:37 (34) The Education of King Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 1 Agency, Knowledge, and Power Daniel 2 Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream: The End of Divine Delegation of Sovereignty Excursus 1: Origin and Development of the Four-Kingdoms Schema Daniel 3 The Statue of Gold: A Clash of Sovereignties Daniel 4 (3:31–4:34) Hubris and Humiliation, Arrogance and Understanding Excursus 2: The Harran B Inscription and Daniel 4 Excursus 3: Prayer of Nabonidus (4Q242) Daniel 5–6 The Education of Feckless Kings Daniel 5:1–31 (6:1) Belshazzar and the Handwriting on the Wall: A Lesson Belatedly Learned Daniel 6:1–28 (2–29) Darius and the Pit of Lions: A Lesson Gratefully Learned Daniel 7–12 The Eschatological Clash of Sovereignties Daniel 7 Revisiting the End of Divine Delegation of Sovereignty in a New Context Excursus 4: The Divine Throne, Judgment Scenes, and Daniel 7:9–10 Daniel 8 Ironies of Power: Breaking the Horn That Challenges Heaven Daniel 9 Prophecy and the Deep Structures of History Daniel 10–12 Using History’s Deep Structures to Predict the Future Daniel 10:1–11:2a Revelation and Sublime Terror Excursus 5: Michael Daniel 11:2b–45 History as Revelation Excursus 6: Skeleton Key to Daniel 11 Daniel 12:1–13 Revelation of the End Index of Sources up to Reformation Times Index of Subjects and Authors Newsom’s Commentary Offers A Fresh Study Of Daniel In Its Historical Context. Newsom Further Analyzes Daniel From Literary And Theological Perspectives. With Her Expert Commentary, Newsom’s Study Will Be The Definitive Commentary On Daniel For Many Years To Come. -- Amazon Introduction -- Daniel 1-6 : Exiled Jews And Gentile Kings : Lessons In Knowledge And Power -- Daniel 7-12 : The Eschatological Clash Of Sovereignties. Carol A. Newsom, With Brennan W. Breed. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.