Sda seventhday adventist bible commentary vol 9 1962. This versebyverse commentary on the book of daniel represents the labors of a group of contributors and is made available in textbook form for use in our seventh day adventist colleges. Volume 1 commentary on the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy, 1120 pages. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. Journal of the adventist theological society, 71 spring 1996. The saints shall be given into his hand for time, times, and half a time 7. Taking this as the starting point, there was perfect harmony. Adventist truth about the 70 week prophecy daniel 9. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Then verses 39 flesh out the predictions in daniel 7 and 8.
But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. By john thiel, daniel 11 series, study 1, mp3 this is a study into the book of daniel chapter 11, and the purpose of this study is to explore the entire vision of that prophecy, which is a very controversial subject. Daniel 7 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The same printing plates are used and therefore the paging is the same as that in the commentary pages 715899. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be.
The forces of alexander first met and defeated the persians at the granicus river in asia minor in may 334 b. Commentary on daniel and revelation is taken from the two corresponding volumes of the seventhday adventist bible commentary and the paging is the same as. The bad logic of the new view escaped nearly everyone in this generation, until after 9112001, when an increase of knowledge was then given to some diligent bible students of our time, and they saw that if the daily taken away was christs heavenly sanctuary ministry by the papal use of the mass beginning at about 200 a. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniels day to the end of time. We have translated the words of the angel as 7 years. But there has been a failure to apply the parallelism to the closing verses of daniel 11, or even to the overall theme of the chapter. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Failure to apply sound principles of prophetic interpretation.
Chapter 8 tells us of the second and third empire, chapter 9 of the end of the babylonian captivity and of the messiah and chapters 10 to 11 of the kings of the north syria and the south egypt. She and her husband, james, provided strong leadership as the church was founded and organized in the mid1800s. A versebyverse commentary on daniel and the revelation. In order of events, the vision described in daniel 7 took place during the time between daniel chapters 4 and 5. White 18271915 has undoubtedly been the most influential seventhday adventist in the history of the church. Seventhday adventist bible students source book edited by don f. By john thiel, daniel 11 series, study 2, mp3 in our introduction we learnt that the intent of studying the prophecies is to make an experience with jesus. See more ideas about selling on ebay, seventh day adventist and literature. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. The six former chapters of this book were historical. Seventh day adventists use these selected interpretation of daniel 7 9 to force fit their two apartment ministry of christ into the. This versebyverse commentary on the book of daniel represents the labors of a group of contributors and is made available in textbook form for use in our seventhday adventist colleges. All adventist commentators acknowledge the close parallelism of daniel 2, 7, 8 to 9 and 10 to 12. The clear word bible, a paraphrase that includes the teachings of ellen g.
A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. Commentary on daniel and revelation adventist books, music. Ellen g white comments, the sda bible commentary, vol. This chapter contains daniels vision of the four beasts, the time, place, manner, writing, and declaration of the vision, daniel 7. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. It is clearly evident that the final three chapters of the book of daniel con tain unique. The apocalyptic books of daniel and revelation describe, by means of sym bolic visions, important. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. This might seem academic, but when we study further, it will be seen to be enormously important to those who really want to understand what god actually told daniel.
A valuable compilation of statements, many unpublished, on last day events from the writings of ellen white. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. All information and content on this web site is ed by paci. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the issues. Therefore, to study all seven 1260day texts in daniel and revelation together.
The meaning of the verb in daniel can be further defined by the preposition used with it. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventh day adventists, declared ellen white. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. White, is widely used within the seventhday adventist churches. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Adventist today at is an independent journalism ministry serving the global adventist community and readers interested in a reliable source of information about the adventist faith and institutions. The 2300 days had been found to begin when the commandment of artaxerxes for the restoration and building of jerusalem went into effect, in the autumn of 457 b. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white.
Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end. Daniel 7 bible commentary john gills exposition of the. The seventhday adventist bible commentary declines to speak decisively. Journal of the adventist theological society, 2712. Start studying pbe daniel commentary theme section 1. The seventh day adventists traditional understanding of daniel 79 resulted in picking a selected number of verses in daniel seven on judgment and daniel 8. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A versebyverse commentary on daniel and the revelation seventhday adventist bible commentary, sections of vols. According to the sda bible commentary, daniel, title, the naming of ot books after the main hero may indicate authorship as in the case of which book. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. And like ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. Third, the hebrew verb translated to take rum means be high, arise, exalt, be removed, lift up. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The publishers note to the reader explains, the following material is a section of volume vii of the seventh day adventist bible commentary. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section. This is spite of the fact that daniel had a reputation for being able to understand and interpret all kinds of. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. F r e nc hg alb t isd pop uvi rome1260 years later. Resources adventist book center online adventist books. The seventh day adventists traditional understanding of daniel 7 9 resulted in picking a selected number of verses in daniel seven on judgment and daniel 8. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in. Please call your local store at 18007656955 for availability. Daniel according to the sda bible commentary, daniel, authorship, based on the traditional view of both jews and christians, when was the book written. Actually, in the original language, the words mean 7 times.
Jan 10, 2009 like ezekiel, the book of daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. Apr 2, 2020 seventhday adventist literature is globally popular, especially now because of rapidly emerging current events. When the books of daniel and revelation are better understood, believers. Seventhday adventist bible commentary, by francis d. At the adventist book store, they are not nearly 900 wow. The sections from the seventhday adventist bible commentary on daniel and revelation were compiled in this special volume for college. It is to this same activity that hebrews refers when it states that jesus always lives to intercede for them heb. The second part starts in chapter 7 with a second revelation on the four world empires but out of gods sight. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. It includes the sevenvolume seventh day adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventh day adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventh day adventist bible dictionary, seventh day adventist. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. The seventh day adventist commentary reference series is a set of volumes produced primarily by seventh day adventist scholars, and designed for both scholarly and church member use.
The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventh day adventist church. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Seventh day adventists use these selected interpretation of daniel 79 to force fit their two apartment ministry of christ into the. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare.
He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. So the use of this time period in revelation is based on daniel 7. Chapter 6 concludes what we might call the narrative portion of the book of daniel inclusive of chapter 1 through 6 while this chapter begins. Other adventist books expressing similar views include those of j.
The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Commentary on daniel and revelation is taken from the two corresponding volumes of the seventh day adventist bible commentary and the paging is the same as. Nuefeld and julia nueffer this book the original hardbound edition having 1,198 pages contains 1,815 authoritative quotes by non seventhday adventist sources relating to the bible and biblical topics. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.