The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Daniel

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The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Daniel

by F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

EN·~9 hours

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Description

This volume offers a comprehensive verse‑by‑verse examination of the Book of Daniel, placing its apocalyptic visions and court narratives within the Babylonian exile. Drawing on early rabbinic exegesis, the Church Fathers, Reformation and modern scholarship, the author weaves linguistic, historical, and theological insights. The commentary highlights literary structure, symbolism, and prophetic motifs that have shaped interpretation. Careful attention to the original Hebrew and Aramaic makes the ancient text approachable for contemporary listeners.

Listeners will find clear explanations of Daniel’s complex visions, the symbolism of beasts, heavenly messengers, and the famous “writing on the wall.” The author connects these images to the broader themes of faithfulness, divine sovereignty, and hope amid oppression, showing why they still resonate today. Cross‑references to related biblical passages and scholarly debates are presented in an accessible tone, making the material useful for students, clergy, and anyone curious about biblical prophecy. This commentary invites a deeper appreciation of a book that has inspired art, literature, and theological reflection for millennia.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (571K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Colin Bell 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

2013-11-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

1831–1903

Remembered for vivid religious writing and a gift for storytelling, this Victorian clergyman brought biblical history and Christian ideas to a wide popular audience. He was also a prominent church leader whose sermons and books reached readers well beyond the pulpit.

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