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NASB | Daniel 12:4 "But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Daniel 12:4 "But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the scroll until the end of time. Many will go back and forth and search anxiously [through the scroll], and knowledge [of the purpose of God as revealed by His prophets] will [greatly] increase." [Amos 8:12] |
Bible Question (short): Who wrote Daniel? |
Question (full): Many scholar say that there is no evidence of people reading Daniel until the 2nd century BC. At that point, they say, the book rapidly gained acceptance as an inspired book. The book claims to be written around 536 BC, but seems to have been out of circulation for 400 years. Many scholars see this as evidence of a late date of authorship. The verse above, however, talks about the book being sealed up until "the time of the end." Could this be saying that Daniel wrote the book, but it was then hidden from view for 400 years, until it was needed by the faithful who were suffering under the Antiochian persecution, in the 2nd century BC? Please, I am seeking historical evidence about the book of Daniel. I know the book itself is very clear about its authorship (Ie. first person narrative in chapter 8) and that Jesus refers to Daniel. I know the forum is full of knowledgable folk, so I'm seeking help disecting the "historical critical" view of Daniel. Yours, JRM |
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