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Beginning the Old Testament part of the NIV Application Commentary series, this volume explores the meanings of the book of Daniel in its ancient context, then helps the reader make the leap to modern-day applications.
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Tremper Longman III (Ph.D., Yale University) is professor of Old Testament at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is the coauthor of Introduction to the Old Testament as well as many other books and articles
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Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies and the chair of the Religious Studies department at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife, Alice. He is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books.
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Longman has produced the first Old Testament volume in the NIV Application series which combines exegesis with practical applications. The book is well written and moves through the book of Daniel at an even pace. Longman is no stranger to critical issues and interpretive problems but does not dwell on them. He writes from a reformed position citing Calvin throughout the book. He takes an amillennial perspective and his discussion of the latter half of Daniel places an emphasis upon historical fulfillment and symbolical interpretation. Even the 70 years of captivity (a number Daniel was reading from the scroll of Jeremiah; Dan 9) are taken symbolically though many would see this as the 70 years Israel was without a temple: 586-615 BC). The book makes frequent reference to New Testament passages and frequently challenges Christians to apply their faith to current situations. Longman provides examples of application and discusses biblical background for helping the process of application move along a clear path. The author's identification of Israel with the Church supports him in his position that Christians "should be working to keep prayer out of public schools," p. 170. Nevertheless, the book provides a balance of exposition and practical application seasoned with the author's methodology throughout and is recommended for those seeking to learn more about this great Old Testament prophet.
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This book is part of a series of NIV bible studies written by various authors. The author of this volume, Tremper Longman III, is a professor at Westmont College in California and was previously on the faculty of Westminster Seminary.
The commentary is arranged by chapters and contains sections on the original meaning of the text, the context in relation to the whole Bible, and contemporary significance of the text. His writing is easy to comprehend and pleasant to read. The book would work equally well as reference or as a group Bible study.
Longman is solidly reformed. He resists the temptation to use the prophesy in Daniel to set specific dates for the end-times. In fact, he has publicly debated Harold Camping on just this issue. Although not directly addressed, his traditional approach effectively answers the error promoted by dispensationalists.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Tremper Longman provides here a very enjoyable book on the meaning and application of the book of Daniel. Like many others, I was familiar with the first half of Daniel (the Lion's Den, etc.), but found it very difficult to understand and apply the second half (Daniel's dreams and visions). This book really explained it well for me. Once started, I couldn't put this book away until I had read it all. Outstanding work; thankyou Mr. Longman.
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Excellent Commentary on Daniel
If you want to know what the Word of God means and how it applies to you, the NIV Application Commentaries are essential to your library of books. Read more
Published on December 15, 2009 by J. Cornelius
Good exposition of a difficult book
I gained a lot from this commentary of Daniel. It may go over the head of many who are just beginning to study Daniel, so if you are choosing a commentary to help your first study,... Read more
Published on November 26, 2007 by Mark Youngkin
Longman gets it right
My favorite of 7 commentaries on Daniel. Judiciously and succinctly focuses issues. My congregation of 60-98 year olds were looking for sparks to fly when we got to Daniel 9. Read more
Published on September 20, 2007 by C2CRev
Not for the faint hearted
What is this trite, I want my money back. Pretentious "Bible Bashing " from a collection of boring writers, give it a miss.
Published on May 31, 2003 by james
Daniel is in the lions' pit but also a good judge
This book is very important because it is one essential prophetic book about Jesus, one essential source for the Book of Revelation. Read more
Published on November 10, 2001 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Daniel is in the lions' pit and a great judge
This Book is attributed to Saint John, but was probably written by his followers after his death on the basis of his oral teaching. Read more
Published on November 10, 2001 by Jacques COULARDEAU
An incomplete exegesis
I have twice taught the book of Daniel and am familiar with the various views both liberal and conservative. Read more
Published on November 25, 1999 by Carl A. Dixon
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