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2.13 Grappling with the Greeks IV: Daniel and the Book of Parables

2.13 Grappling with the Greeks IV: Daniel and the Book of Parables

FromHistory in the Bible


2.13 Grappling with the Greeks IV: Daniel and the Book of Parables

FromHistory in the Bible

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The book of Daniel is one-half comfy folktales, and one-half crazy. It was the only one of the many Jewish apocalyptic books to make it into the Old testament because it was the only book to talk of the resurection of the dead. It gets every historical detail wrong. Nonetheless, it can claim to be the founding document of the USA. Daniel's use of a common Hebrew idiom, "son of man", has created huge theological problems. That part of 1 Enoch called the Book of Parables re-creates the idiom for Christians.
Released:
Jan 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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A guide to the history presented in the Bible, for people of all faiths and backgrounds, presented by an independent podcaster, and biblical studies buff. I explore the religion of ancient Israel, the beginnings of Christianity, then finally the evolution of the heirs of Abraham to the year 200. I discuss every single book in every Bible (there are more than you think!). Lightly garnished with a dash of drollery, a soupcon of scrutiny, and not one ounce of objectivity. Not one ounce! Visit my website www.historyinthebible.com for extensive maps, charts, and diagrams. The show has no ads, and never asks listeners for financial support. This is a labour of love.