
In a time of conquest, a young exile named Daniel and three companions are taken from Jerusalem to the royal court of Babylon. Chosen for their intellect and loyalty, they face a test that pits their devotion against the king’s lavish provisions. Choosing a simple diet, they prove that faith and discipline can yield even greater vitality, earning the respect of the palace officials and setting them apart from their peers.
Soon the mighty ruler, troubled by a baffling dream, summons his sages to reveal its meaning. While the court’s magicians scramble, Daniel’s unique gift for insight and vision emerges, offering a perspective that surpasses all the learned men around him. Listeners will be drawn into a world where courage, wisdom, and divine purpose intersect at the heart of an ancient empire.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (65K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Some of the world’s most enduring books come from writers whose names were never recorded or never revealed. “Anonymous” on a title page can mean many different things: a lost identity, a deliberate choice, or a work shaped by tradition over time.
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