Lecture 7_Daniel

Question 1

What is the major division of Daniel?

Answer 1

part 1: Six stories (ch 1-6)

part 2: Four visions (ch 7-12)

Question 2

G. K. Beale sets out four steps for interpreting Apocalyptic literature like Revelation. Determine …

Answer 2

(1) linguistic data
(2) grasp the vision,
(3) historical referent
(4) what the symbols are revealing about the historical referent.

Question 3

Peter Gentry provides three reasons for viewing the book as an inextricable unity according to three different organizations:

Answer 3

(1) chronological,
(2) linguistic, and
(3) chiastic literary structures.

Question 4

For Wright, the Son of Man is clearly a reference to

Answer 4

persecuted Israel.

Question 5

According to Ryan Stephens Daniel can be divided into?

Answer 5

1. 2 parts:
2. 1-6: narrative account of exile;
3. 7-12: visionary account of future events using apocalyptic literature.

Question 6

According to Ryan Stephens Daniel appears to be structured?

Answer 6

1. chiastically

2. with chapters 1-5 corresponding to chapters 6-12

Question 7

• Apocalyptic literature stands apart from normal prophetic literature. Some defining features of apocalyptic literature are? (pt 1)

Answer 7

1) angelic guide and interpreter
2) venerable recipient from the distant past
3) otherworldly journey or historical reviews,

Question 8

• Apocalyptic literature stands apart from normal prophetic literature. Some defining features of apocalyptic literature are? (pt 2)

Answer 8

4) description of final judgment
5) It is not descriptive but expressive; symbolic not concrete
6) revelation through divine mediation and pseudonymity.