Summary of Daniel

The book of Daniel is a collection of apocalyptic literature. It contains stories of Daniel's experiences in Babylon. It includes prophecies and visions about future events. The book is divided into two main sections: stories and visions. It is considered a key text in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature.

History of Daniel

The historical consensus is that the book of Daniel was written during the Maccabean period. The different theological beliefs about its origin include traditional authorship by the prophet Daniel and a later dating by multiple authors. Some scholars suggest the book was written to encourage Jews during persecution.