Open AccessStruktuur en boodskap(pe) in die boek Daniël
Author(s) -
H.J.M. van Deventer
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
hts teologiese studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.282
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2072-8050
pISSN - 0259-9422
DOI - 10.4102/hts.v59i1.641
Subject(s) - character (mathematics) , vision , perspective (graphical) , phenomenon , hebrew bible , hebrew , literature , philosophy , art , linguistics , sociology , biblical studies , theology , epistemology , visual arts , mathematics , geometry
Structure and message(s) in the book of Daniel
The book of Daniel presents a number of challenges that scholars have not yet been able to solve. This article focuses on the problem related to the bilingual character of the book of Daniel (Hebrew and Aramaic) and the fact that the two languages do not correspond with the two literary types found in the book (court tales and visions). From a structural perspective this phenomenon is utilised to indicate specific accentuated sections in the book of Daniel. On the basis of these findings, suggestions are made regarding messages in the book. These suggestions combine historical and literary approaches to the text.