An indispensable resource for preaching and teaching the book of Daniel
In this well-researched commentary, scholars Aubrey E. Buster and John H. Walton guide readers through chapters 7-12 of the book of Daniel. They provide historically informed, theologically sound interpretations of the content in these chapters: Daniel's apocalyptic dreams and visions, his encounters with the angel Gabriel, his prayer for restoration, and more. Buster and Walton also help readers understand the significance of the text's composition, audience, historical context, genre, and structure. Accessible and insightful, this volume is an essential resource for preaching, teaching, and study of the book of Daniel.
About the Author :
Aubrey E. Buster is associate professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. She is the author of Remembering the Story of Israel and coauthor of The Book of Daniel, Chapters 1-6 in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament series.
John H. Walton is professor of Old Testament emeritus at Wheaton College. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation and The Book of Daniel, Chapters 1-6 in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament series.
Review :
"This commentary is a remarkable attempt to bring thorough historical scholarship to bear on the theological interpretation of Daniel in the evangelical tradition. A rich resource for the study of Daniel."
--John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Yale University
"Aubrey Buster and John Walton have produced a superb second volume of their collaborative commentary on the book of Daniel. Their work builds on a strong philological treatment of the text to engage the most recent scholarship on Daniel and its historical contexts. The commentary displays both methodological sophistication and thoughtful and nuanced theological reflection. This will engage and inform a wide range of readers, from scholars to students to people in the pews."
--Judith H. Newman, professor of religion and Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, University of Toronto
Praise for Buster and Walton's commentary on Daniel chs. 1-6:
"This monumental commentary marries a Christian evangelical commitment to scriptural authority with detailed critical analysis informed by a wide array of ancient evidence and current scholarship in biblical and ancient West Asian studies. Buster and Walton offer students, scholars, and curious readers rich and sensitive treatment of topics ranging from pseudonymity to cultural memory. The commentary is a treasure trove of historical, literary, and theological insight that illuminates the relevance of Daniel's court tales to questions of identity, power, and faith."
--Anathea Portier-Young, associate professor of Old Testament, Duke Divinity School
"The book of Daniel stands as a flashpoint where interpretive brilliance meets exegetical challenge. Buster and Walton navigate this complex terrain with remarkable skill and poise, offering nuanced perspectives on scholarly debates with genuine expertise, intellectual honesty, and a rare balance of confidence and humility. By situating Daniel within its canonical, textual, cultural, historical, and theological contexts, they've crafted an invaluable resource that meaningfully advances our understanding of the complex dynamics of the formation and interpretation of the book of Daniel. Their commentary is a welcome dialogue partner for scholars and students journeying through the making and meaning(s) of Daniel from antiquity to today."
--Andrew B. Perrin, associate vice president of research, Athabasca University
"There is much to praise in this superb new commentary. It is impressively rich in linguistic, cultural, and historical detail. What sets it apart, however, is the way in which it employs a sophisticated attention to cultural memory in the service of its perceptive hermeneutical analysis. Recommended both for the scholar and the classroom."
--Carol A. Newsom, C. H. Candler Professor Emerita of Old Testament, Emory University
"At last the NICOT on Daniel has appeared! Buster and Walton offer an historically informed, clear, and careful guide for navigating through the polarized scholarly and ecclesial debates surrounding this much-loved and oft-misunderstood book. For anyone teaching on Daniel, this volume now stands at the top of the must-read list."
--Brittany N. Melton, associate professor of Old Testament, Regent College
