Abstract

This thesis analyzes and evaluates significant directions in Daniel research during the past fifteen to twenty years. The material is organized in two categories (a) introductory, (b) exegetical, which form the two main parts of the thesis.

In the first chapter on introductory material I review studies dealing with provenance, authorship, text, and literary style and form of the Book of Daniel. The second chapter examines the interpretations of specific portions of the Book, particularly chapter seven.

The general finding of this study shows a more cautious use of extra-Biblical sources for Daniel, and a growing emphasis upon the Biblical, particularly the prophetic connections.

The main contribution should lie in the presentation of the general direction taken by the numerous and complex Daniel research of the recent years.

LLU Discipline

Religion

Department

Religion

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Niels-Erik Andreasen

Second Advisor

Walter Specht

Third Advisor

Dalton Baldwin

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Level

M.A.

Year Degree Awarded

1981

Date (Title Page)

12-1981

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Bible. Old Testament Daniel -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Type

Thesis

Page Count

vii; 76

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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