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DanieI, Book of

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: D By: James P. Boyd

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First six chapters historic. Chapters 7-12 contain the earliest model of apocalyptic literature. Largely acknowledged in N. T. (Matt. 24:15¹⁵When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) (Matthew 24:15); Luke 1:19,26¹⁹And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. (Luke 1:19)
²⁶And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, (Luke 1:26); Heb. 11:33-34³³Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ³⁴Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. (Hebrews 11:33‑34)). “The Song of the Three Holy Children,” “History of Susanna,” and “History of Bel and the Dragon,” are apocryphal additions to Daniel’s writings.

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