Daniel: A Commentary (Old Testament Library)

The book of Daniel is a literary rich and complex story known for its apocalyptic style. Written in both Hebrew and Aramaic the book begins with stories of Daniel and three Jewish young men Hananiah (Shadrach) Mishael (Meshach) and Azariah (Abednego) who are exiles among the remnant from Judea in Babylon in sixth century b.c.e. It ends with Daniels visions and dreams about the Jewish community that offer comfort and encouragement as they endure persecution and hope for deliverance into Gods kingdom.Newsoms commentary offers a fresh study of Daniel in its historical context. Newsom further analyzes Daniel from literary and theological perspectives. With her expert commentary Newsoms study will be the definitive commentary on Daniel for many years to come.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of William P. Brown Professor of Old Testament Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur Georgia; Carol A. Newsom Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia; and Brent A. Strawn Professor of Old Testament Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.