3/17 Class Flashcards
What are the three options for reading the story of Daniel?
- Questions of Origin
- Questions of Literature
- Questions of Reception
Who was Nebuchadnezzar?
King of Babylon and the most powerful king of the Neo-Babylonian empire
Who was Belshazzar?
King of Babylon, considered the first-born son of Nabonidus according to the Nabonidus Cylinder
Who was Darius the Mede?
A king whose identity is debated; many think it refers to Darius, the third king of Persia
What did Cyrus the Persian do regarding the images of gods?
He returned the images of the gods to their places and allowed them to dwell in eternal abodes
What is the narrative chronology of Daniel 1-7?
- Nebuchadnezzar
- Belshazzar
- Darius the Mede
- Cyrus the Persian
What is the historical chronology of the kings mentioned in Daniel?
- Nebuchadnezzar
- Amel Marduk
- Neriglissar
- Labashi Marduk
- Nabonidus
- Cyrus
- Cambyses
- Darius
In which year did King Nebuchadnezzar besiege Jerusalem?
In the third year of the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah
What power dynamic is depicted in the story between Nebuchadnezzar and God?
- Nebuchadnezzar displaces Israel and Yahweh’s temple vessels
- God gives power to King Jehoiakim and influences events
How is the content of the Book of Daniel structured?
- Chapter 1: The King’s Table
- Chapter 2: The King’s Dream
- Chapter 3: The King’s Furnace
- Chapter 4: The King’s Pride and Fall
- Chapter 5: The King’s Banquet and Death
- Chapter 6: The King’s Lion Den
- Chapter 7: Daniel’s Dream
What does the story of Daniel and his friends in exile illustrate?
They gain success while avoiding the loss of holiness
What is a significant conclusion drawn about Daniel’s success?
It is not a triumphalistic picture but involves significant sacrifices
Why does Daniel refuse to eat the king’s food?
To maintain his holiness and resist cultural assimilation
True or False: The book of Daniel portrays foreign conquerors in a benign light.
False
Does Daniel’s example justify resistance against dominant cultures today?
This is a debated question and depends on individual interpretation
What are the languages used in the Book of Daniel?
- Hebrew
- Aramaic
What does the term ‘apocalyptic literature’ refer to in the context of Daniel?
A genre that reveals hidden truths and often includes visions and prophecies
