The fullest commentary on Daniel in English in 65 years, this is especially strong on symbolic imagery, taking advantage of the most recent studies in apocalyptical literature, the Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. 499 pages, hardcover.
"This text does not have a wasted page.The commentary is so comprehensive, erudite, and balanced in judgment that it is difficult to perceive any gaps in its coverage. . With this commentary, the Hermeneia series adds a major new contribution to biblical scholarship."-Lawrence M. Wills Journal of Religion
John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of many works including Encounters with Biblical Theology.
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