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The function of Daniel 1 in a second century BCE historical context

Author(s) -

H.J.M. Van Deventer

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

the journal for transdisciplinary research in southern africa

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2415-2005

pISSN - 1817-4434

DOI - 10.4102/td.v7i2.239

Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , redaction , perspective (graphical) , function (biology) , history , old testament , literature , sociology , classics , epistemology , philosophy , art , visual arts , archaeology , evolutionary biology , biology

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 contextDisciplines: History, Biblical Studies, Literary Studie

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