A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Daniel

By R H Charles

"A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Daniel" is a cornerstone of twentieth-century biblical scholarship, providing an exhaustive analysis of one of the Old Testament's most complex and influential texts. This monumental work employs a rigorous philological and historical-critical approach to unravel the linguistic, historical, and theological layers of the Danielic visions and narratives.

The commentary delves deeply into the book's bilingual nature, examining both the Hebrew and Aramaic sections with detailed textual criticism. R. H. Charles, a preeminent expert in apocalyptic literature, contextualizes "The Book of Daniel" within the broader tradition of Jewish apocalypticism, offering crucial insights into its composition during the Maccabean period. By combining deep philological expertise with a thorough understanding of the Hellenistic world, the work explores themes of divine sovereignty, the endurance of the faithful under persecution, and the symbolic imagery of the four empires.

This volume remains an essential reference for theologians, historians, and students of the Bible, offering a profound understanding of the prophetic and apocalyptic dimensions that shaped later religious thought.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102557849X
• ISBN13: 9781025578491
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"