This volume of the NIV Application Commentary Series helps readers learn how the message of Daniel can have the same powerful impact today that it did when it was first written.
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Beginning the Old Testament part of the NIV Application Commentary series, this volume explores the meanings of the book of Daniel in its ancient context, then helps the reader make the leap to modern-day applications.
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Tremper Longman III (Ph.D., Yale University) is professor of Old Testament at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is the coauthor of Introduction to the Old Testament as well as many other books and articles
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By gfweb
Format:Hardcover
This book is part of a series of NIV bible studies written by various authors. The author of this volume, Tremper Longman III, is a professor at Westmont College in California and was previously on the faculty of Westminster Seminary.
The commentary is arranged by chapters and contains sections on the original meaning of the text, the context in relation to the whole Bible, and contemporary significance of the text. His writing is easy to comprehend and pleasant to read. The book would work equally well as reference or as a group Bible study.
Longman is solidly reformed. He resists the temptation to use the prophesy in Daniel to set specific dates for the end-times. In fact, he has publicly debated Harold Camping on just this issue. Although not directly addressed, his traditional approach effectively answers the error promoted by dispensationalists.
Format:Hardcover
I have twice taught the book of Daniel and am familiar with the various views both liberal and conservative. I have enjoyed the many practical comments that Dr Longman has made but find myself very disappointed on his lack of willingness to deal with the prophetic parts of the book. His chapter on Daniel Nine is a case in point. He does a great job in helping understand the powerful prayer of Daniel but then completely cops out with the prophecy of the 70 weeks. He says for instance that there are "many" decree's to choose from when deciding when the prophecy timetable starts -- yet he would obviously know there are only 4 decrees. He neither mentions them nor deal with them. After saying he will comment on the 70 weeks he completely ignors any attempt to explain why he believes they are not accurate forward history -- not a word! This is dishonest scholarship. I don't care if he agrees with my exegisis but I would like to at least be able to struggle with some sort of explanation from him.
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Tremper Longman provides here a very enjoyable book on the meaning and application of the book of Daniel. Like many others, I was familiar with the first half of Daniel (the Lion's Den, etc.), but found it very difficult to understand and apply the second half (Daniel's dreams and visions). This book really explained it well for me. Once started, I couldn't put this book away until I had read it all. Outstanding work; thankyou Mr. Longman.
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Not for the faint hearted
What is this trite, I want my money back. Pretentious "Bible Bashing " from a collection of boring writers, give it a miss.
Published on May 31 2003 by james
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Daniel is in the lions' pit but also a good judge
This book is very important because it is one essential prophetic book about Jesus, one essential source for the Book of Revelation. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2001 by Jacques COULARDEAU
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Daniel is in the lions' pit and a great judge
This Book is attributed to Saint John, but was probably written by his followers after his death on the basis of his oral teaching. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2001 by Jacques COULARDEAU
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Helpful for understanding and applying Daniel.
Longman has produced the first Old Testament volume in the NIV Application series which combines exegesis with practical applications. Read more
Published on Jun 23 1999
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