
THE BOOK OF DANIEL UNLOCKED
PREFACE.
JEWISH INDEPENDENCE DAY.
NOTE A. DARIUS, OR CYAXARES. [DANIEL V. 31.]
NOTE B.“THE SUM OF THE MATTERS.” [DANIEL VII. 1. AND 25.]
NOTE C.“DAYS.”
NOTE D.“TWO THOUSAND AND THREE HUNDRED DAYS.” [DANIEL VIII. 14.]
NOTE E.THE EXODUS FROM PERSIA. [DANIEL IX. 25.]
NOTE F.DATE OF THE CRUCIFIXION. [DANIEL IX. 26.]
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST.
This compact work offers a thoughtful exploration of the biblical Book of Daniel, treating its symbols and timelines as a precise puzzle rather than mere myth. Drawing on ancient Hebrew numerology, Babylonian calendars, and modern astronomical measurements, the author demonstrates how the prophet’s visions align with the sidereal year—a constant that has fascinated scholars for centuries. Readers are guided through calculations that place key prophetic periods, such as the famed “1290 days,” at historically significant moments like AD 33.
Beyond the numbers, the study examines the cultural context of Daniel’s era, highlighting the interplay between Jewish tradition and Babylonian time‑keeping. By weaving together newly discovered inscriptions and classical scholarship, the author builds a case for the text’s remarkable accuracy and its place as a cornerstone of biblical prophecy. Listeners will appreciate a clear, well‑structured argument that invites both curiosity and deeper reflection on the timeless questions of faith and history.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Richard Hulse, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
Jul 1, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1842–1928
An engineer by training and a prolific writer by instinct, this 19th-century American author moved easily between machinery, travel, public lectures, and biblical interpretation. His books range from practical works on steam engines to ambitious studies of prophecy and chronology.
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