Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation: A Commentary

by John F. Walvoord

Hardcover, 1971

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Available

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Description

This Walvoord masterpiece presents the beauties of Daniel's prophecies in the light of modern archaeological evidence. Companion to The Revelation of Jesus Christ, this major contribution to prophetic research emphasizes the value and genuineness of Daniel. It considers alleged historical inaccuracies, difficult-to-interpret phrases, apocryphal additions, major textual problems, use of Persian and Greek words, historical background of Bible events, and past and future fulfillments of specific prophecies. Daniel goes beyond a mere presentation of the author's interpretation of Old Testament prophecy. It quotes Bible scholars from different corners of the theological ring to help the reader discover the meaning of Scripture for himself. Unusually thorough and well outlined, this commentary captures the heartbeat of a young prophet who spoke boldly for God.… (more)

Publication

Moody Publishers (1971), Edition: First Edition, First Printing, 320 pages

Rating

½ (22 ratings; 3.7)

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LibraryThing member geoffreymeadows
A conservative, literal placement of the prophetic "Book of Daniel" in the Bible. Much effort is expended to defend a sixth century B.C. authorship of "Daniel." Walvoord, however, offers very few other insights, and the commentary does not live up to the promise of the title. Why would "Daniel" be
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the key to prophetic revelation and not any other book? Why not Deuteronomy 27 and 28? Granted, "Daniel" does influence the New Testament "Book of Revelation," but there is nearly no mention of this in the book. Also, some of the detailed discussions of the "seventy weeks" and other prophetic predictions are difficult to understand.

All in all, a good excuse to look at the "Book of Daniel" (especially if you are conservative) but not one that will change your life or thought.
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LibraryThing member wonderstar
One of the best and most readable commentaries on Daniel.
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