The function of Daniel 1 in a second century BCE historical context
In the first chapter, the book of Daniel begins with an introduction of the main characters, and a short story about refraining from defilement by eating foreign food. From a literary perspective that focuses on form and content it is clear that this chapter was written as an introduction. This cont...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011-12-01
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| Series: | The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa |
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| Online Access: | http://www.td-sa.net/index.php/td/article/view/239 |
| Summary: | In the first chapter, the book of Daniel begins with an introduction of the main characters, and a short story about refraining from defilement by eating foreign food. From a literary perspective that focuses on form and content it is clear that this chapter was written as an introduction. This contribution reconsiders what earlier form of the book (Daniel 2-7 or Daniel 2-12) it was meant to introduce. In an attempt to alter scholarly opinion as regards the redaction history of the book of Daniel, the function of this chapter is determined against a second century BCE context.
Keywords: Old Testament, Daniel, historical context
Disciplines: History, Biblical Studies, Literary Studies |
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| ISSN: | 1817-4434 2415-2005 |