OT 106 · B.Th. English syllabus

The Book Of Daniel

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Old Testament · OT 106

The Book Of Daniel

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Course description

The Book of Daniel challenges every believer to live a life of conviction and courage. This course is an expositional study of the major events in the life of Daniel and an exciting look at some of the most significant prophecies in the Bible. Special attention will be given to major interpretative problems and key passages. Study of the background, content and construction of this book with emphasis upon the interpretation of prophecy, apocalyptic imagery and symbols.

Course objectives

After completing this course the student will:

Remember the basic content and message of the Book of Daniel.

Understand the major prophecies in Daniel and how they contribute to the overall prophetic

plan of the Bible.

Have a desire to live a life of courage and conviction in a hostile world.

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UNIT I: IntroductionUNIT 2: Issues and Themes in the Book of DanielUNIT III: Detailed Study of the Book of Daniel

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Choose one court narrative and one vision. Distinguish narrative setting, imagery, interpretive possibilities and an application you can justify from the text.

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Court narratives and apocalyptic imageryOnly modern political predictionsOnly a general church-management survey

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OT 106 The Book Of Daniel

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. OT 106: THE BOOK OF DANIEL COURSE DESCRIPTION The Book of Daniel challenges every believer to live a life of conviction and courage. This course is an expositional study of the major events in the life of Daniel and an exciting look at some of the most significant prophecies in the Bible. Special attention will be given to major interpretative problems and key passages. Study of the background, content and construction of this book with emphasis upon the interpretation of prophecy, apocalyptic imagery and symbols. COURSE OBJECTIVES After completing this course the student will: Remember the basic content and message of the Book of Daniel. Understand the major prophecies in Daniel and how they contribute to the overall prophetic plan of the Bible. Have a desire to live a life of courage and conviction in a hostile world. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction Authorship and Date of the Book of Daniel Apocalyptic Literature and the Book of Daniel Literary Structure of the Book Historical Accuracy of the Book of Daniel - Persian, Babylonian, Greek, Maccabean Theological Significance of the Book of Daniel UNIT 2: Issues and Themes in the Book of Daniel City, Gods and Life of Ancient Babylon Characters in the Book of Daniel - King Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus the Great. Symbolism in the Book of Daniel Significance of Dreams in Ancient times Messiah in Daniel Antichrist in Daniel UNIT III: Detailed Study of the Book of Daniel Wise Men in Ancient Babylon (Dan 1) The Four Empires (Dan 2 and 7) Musical instruments in Nebuchadnezzar's orchestra (Dan 3) Classes of Officials named and Nature of Nebuchadnezzar's illiness (Dan 4) Fall of Babylon to Cyrus (Dan 5) Law of the Medes and the Persians (Dan 6) Comparison of the Little Horn (Dan 7) and the Little Horn (Dan 8) Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks (Dan 9) Angelic Warfare (Dan 10) Description of Battle (Dan 11) Resurrection and Daniel (Dan 12) BIBLIOGRAPHY Gaston, Thomas E. Historical Issues in the Book of Daniel. Oxford, UK: Taanath Shiloh, 2009. Harman, Allan M. A Study Commentary on Daniel. Faverdale North, Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2007. Howe, Thomas A. Daniel in the Preterists' Den: A Critical Look at Preterist Interpretations of Daniel. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock, 2008. Jordan, James B. The Handwriting on the Wall: A Commentary on the Book of Daniel. Powder Springs, Georgia: American Vision, 2007. Nelson, William B. Daniel. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012. Pace, Sharon. Daniel. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2008. Redditt, Paul L. "Daniel." Introduction to the Prophets. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2008. Scheetz, Jordan M. Concept of Canonical Intertextuality and the Book of Daniel. Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2011. Steinmann, Andrew E. Daniel. St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 2008. Willis, Amy C. Merrill. Dissonance and the Drama of Divine Sovereignty in the Book of Daniel. New York: T&T Clark, 2010.

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