Daniel in his time /

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Author / Creator:Lacocque, André.
Uniform title:Daniel et son temps. English
Imprint:Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina Press, ©1988.
Description:xvii, 240 pages ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Studies on personalities of the Old Testament
Studies on personalities of the Old Testament.
Subject:Bible. -- Daniel -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. -- Daniel.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format: Print Book
Local Note:University of Chicago Library's copy 2 has original dust jacket.
University of Chicago Library's copy 2 in inscribed by the author to Lydia Cochrane
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/889435
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Other authors / contributors:Cochrane, Lydia G.
ISBN:0872494810
9780872494817
Notes:Translation of: Daniel et son temps.
Includes indexes.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-208).
Other form:Online version: Lacocque, André. Daniel et son temps. English. Daniel in his time. Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina Press, ©1988
Online version: Lacocque, André. Daniel et son temps. English. Daniel in his time. Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina Press, ©1988
Review by Choice Review

LaCocque (Chicago Theological Seminary) expertly covers a variety of topics in this study, which is a reworked version of a volume that originally appeared in French. The Book of Daniel is carefully examined in terms of its historical setting, its religious milieu, and its literary context. Particular attention is paid to the apocalyptic features of this often enigmatic biblical text. Unlike many other commentators, LaCocque is also sensitive to the theological ramifications of Daniel. He is familiar with the most current literature pertaining to the issues he discusses and is unfailingly fair to those whose views he summarizes, criticizes, and builds upon. In addition, this volume is exceptionally well indexed. As befits the inaugural volume in the new ``Studies on Personalities of the Old Testament'' series, this book offers useful observations on the figure of Daniel as he is portrayed in the Bible and also on the biblical author, who used this portrayal to affirm his faith in the God of Israel. LaCocque's study of the Book of Daniel is ideally suited for informed general readers, for advanced undergraduates, and for graduate students and faculty. All libraries that serve such audiences should acquire it.-L.J. Greenspoon, Clemson University

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