Longman's strength is in his literary analysis, and this is a strength of this commentary. Longman's commentary on Daniel is an example of one of the better works in the series.
COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF DANIEL SERIES
Some are very helpful, while others overemphasize one or another feature of the series to the neglect of the others. Tremper Longman III - Daniel (NIV Application Commentary, 1999).
Although aimed specifically at pastors, this commentary is accessible to a general readership as well. Students of Scripture should read anything that Sinclair Ferguson publishes, and his commentary on Daniel is no exception. Sinclair Ferguson - Daniel (The Preacher's Commentary, 2002). This commentary should be of use to both pastors and general readers.ģ. Turning from a classic Reformed commentary on Daniel to one of the newest, Iain Duguid's work on Daniel in the Reformed Expository Commentary series is an outstanding reference. Duguid - Daniel (Reformed Expository Commentary, 2008). Young, however, is usually the first work I look at when I turn to commentaries on Daniel. When it comes to the book of Daniel, it is doubtful that any reader will agree with every conclusion of a single commentator, and I disagree with Young on a few points. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of Daniel, but I still find the older work of E.J. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of Daniel. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the issues. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. And like Ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. Like Ezekiel, the book of Daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies.
The visions found in the last six chapters of Daniel extend beyond the Babylonian exile, although how far they extend into the future is a matter of intense debate. The exile was one of the key events in the history of Israel, and the book of Daniel is set in the midst of this important time of transition for the people of God. This spans the entire period of the Babylonian exile. The events narrated in the first six chapters date from the year Nebuchadnezzar deported Daniel and his friends (605) to the third year of Cyrus (536). The book of Daniel is set within the context of the sixth century exile.