Daniel's court tales and visions
About this date: Narrative setting is sixth century BCE; scholarly proposals for final composition are later.
Daniel presents fidelity under foreign rule and apocalyptic visions of divine sovereignty; the setting and composition date should be distinguished.
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Scripture
- Daniel 1–7 — Court stories of Daniel and companions lead into visions of kingdoms and God's enduring rule.
- Daniel 12 — The closing vision looks toward distress, deliverance, and resurrection hope.