Daniel by John C. Whitcomb

Daniel by John C. Whitcomb ISBN-13: 9780802418234 Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers Released: June 5, 2018

Source: Review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
We love the stories of courage and faith in Daniel, but the prophecy in the second half of the book can befuddle us. What we need is a guide—someone who can paint a picture of the historical background that brings the stories in Daniel to life, and who can explain all the prophetic symbolism clearly and simply. This is what the best preachers do, but you don’t have to wait until Sunday’s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of Daniel through an enlightening verse-by-verse commentary from John C. Whitcomb that’s both straightforward and insightful. You’ll gain important historical background, insights from the original languages, explanations of prophetic symbols, and more!

You don’t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life.


My Review:
Daniel is a commentary on Daniel. The author gave some background information about the book (when written, who wrote it, etc.) and then commented on each (small) grouping of verses as he worked through Daniel. He talked about the conservative response to liberal views about when the book was written and supposed contradictions in Daniel. He provided word studies, cultural and historical background information, and preaching-style insights into the meaning of the text. It works best if you read the passage and then read his comments. I thought he did a good job of helping explain potentially confusing verses. The commentary was more academic than conversational in tone, but I had no trouble understanding his points. Overall, I'd recommend this useful Bible-study tool.


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