Glenn wooden acadia divinity college nova scotia introduction the book of daniel is a composite work finished in the second century bce, with a history of development. A story of ethics, integrity and chocolate, and more on. Collins examines the main characteristics and discusses the setting and intention of apocalyptic literature. See all books authored by daniel collins, including 3g wireless networks, and trust unwrapped. The michigan murders was a series of highly publicized killings of young women committed between 1967 and 1969 in the ann arborypsilanti area of southeastern michigan by an individual known as the ypsilanti ripper, the michigan murderer, and the coed killer. Harlow, editors culled from the eerdmans dictionary of. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on the bible.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception. In the last six chapters daniel differs from the other prophets in both his mission and the content of his prophecies. Studies on the hebrew bible, intertestamental judaism, and christian origins, presented to john strugnell on the occasion of his. Collinss most popular book is introduction to the hebrew bible. The book of daniel just doesnt receive enough commentary but this exegetical work from scholar john collins is wonderful. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on the bible 9780800660406 by john j. Collins is holmes professor of old testament at yale divinity school. Obituary guestbook john daniel collins of heiskell. Torah and jewish identity from deuteronomy to paul. The book of the prophet daniel follows these remarks, and its utility will be better understood as we proceed. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel.
Daniel the book is one of history in the first six chapters. Daniel, with an introduction to apocalyptic literture is volume xx of the forms of the old testament literature, a series that aims to present a formcritical analysis of every book and each unit in the hebrew bible. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Jun 12, 2016 collins is fair and accurate to both sides. Martin collins, reiterating that gods sovereignty is a major theme in the book of daniel, reminds us that if we submit unconditionally to his sovereignty, we have a winwin situation even when initially, it looks bleak and hopeless. This is the second edition of a 1979 commentary on the book of daniel. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on. The commentary is completely revised, and the introduction in particular is here much extended and addresses fundamental questions regarding the book of daniel and the apocalyptic movement it inaugurates with 1 enoch.
The book of daniel, volume 1 composition and reception by. Nov 25, 2018 john daniel collins, age 63, of heiskell, tn. In his introduction to jewish apocalyptic literature, john j. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. Jan 02, 2016 dentist and civil rights leader daniel a. Composition and reception, volume 1, edited by john j. His father ran a heavy equipment company and his mother was a school principal and an ordained minister in the african methodist episcopal church. Daniel collins books list of books by author daniel collins. The meticulous analysis of daniel is both readable and comprehensive. John collins obituary springfield, oh dayton daily news.
His books include the commentary on daniel in the hermeneia series, the apocalyptic imagination, and between athens and jerusalem. Collins, the apocalyptic vision of the book of daniel. Daniel overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. A commentary on the book of daniel by john collins. Collins is holmes professor of old testament criticism and interpretation at yale divinity school and author of many works, including, from fortress press, encounters with biblical theology 2005, does the bible justify violence. He has published widely on the subjects of apocalypticism, wisdom, hellenistic judaism.
Quotation given in full when space permits corresponding quotations from daniel. Collins 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Collins, the meaning of the end in the book of daniel, in of scribes and scrolls. Daniel collins was born circa 1885, at birth place, massachusetts, to john collins and elizabeth collins.
The hermeneia series is designed to produce commentaries on biblical books that emphasize the traditional disciplines of philology, textual and historical criticism, and the history of religion. Influence of daniel on the new testament, by adele yarbro collins. Hermeneiaa critical and historical commentary on the bible includes bibliographical references and index. Collins is an expert in apocalyptic literature, so his analysis of the apocalyptic sections along with the introduction is the strength of the commentary that does not suggest that. This collection of essays is a milestone in the history of defining the apocalyptic genre, and has helped spark a fascinating, decadeslong process of consideration and refinement among scholars of this material. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception book. John collins on biblical values and their application to now. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Hermeneia a critical and historical commentary on the. Composition and reception supplements to vetus testamentum vol. Resources for the book of daniel check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception by john j. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception by.
Collins begins his discussion of daniel with a survey of the books anomalies and an examination of the bearing of form criticism on them. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature john joseph. The book of daniel does not contain an attribution or claim to authorship, but is nevertheless traditionally attributed to daniel, living during the entire period of the babylonian exile and in the early years of the persian period. Editorcameron vanepps and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of daniel is a book of the bible which contains an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon. Collins has served for over thirty years as a helpful, relevant, comprehensive survey of the apocalyptic literary genre. Collins believes that daniel himself had no hand in writing the book, but that it was the product of the age of the maccabean struggle.
Collins, 9789004122000, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Collins is holmes professor of old testament criticism and interpretation at yale divinity school and author of many works including encounters with biblical theology. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality.
However, he presents all the evidence and arguments fully, being fair to those of a more conservative viewpoint. The commentaries written, therefore, contain a wealth of information and scholarly detail, and collins daniel is a choice example of the series. One of the most widely praised studies of jewish apocalyptic literature ever written, the apocalyptic imagination by john j. The book of daniel, volume 1 composition and reception in this collection of new essays, more than thirty leading scholars from europe, north america and israel examine the composition and reception of daniel in eight sections. John collins on apocalypse, biblical values, and the academic path. Collins and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This book is a thorough introduction to literature such as daniel, 1 and 2 enoch, and 3 baruch, 4 ezra, revelation, the sibylline oracles, the apocalypse of abraham, and the testament of abraham. Collins, the court tales in daniel and the development of apocalyptic, journal of biblical literature 94 1975.
Some of the text is written in the first person, and after all, if the book is historically accurate, only daniel. Composition and structure daniel 4s place in the book of daniel. Daniel, with an introduction to apocalyptic literature by. Collins has 82 books on goodreads with 3733 ratings. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature john.
Collins, john jb of springfield, 85, passed away december 23, 2017. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1. The present volume is the first of a twovolume set edited by john j. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. Jul 30, 2019 the apocalyptic imagination is absolutely essential for anyone interested in early apocalyptic literature. Daniel s aramaic is closer to eastern aramaic rather than western aramaic much like that which is found in the elephantine papyri fifthcentury b. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The book of daniel by collins 9789004122024 hardcover.
Fundamentally exegetical, the fotl volumes examine the structure, genre, setting, and intention of the biblical literature in question. John enjoyed riding his harley, hanging out with his friends, playing pool, going to daytona bike week, and the fancy girls. In the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Since this was published in 1993, i would love to see a 2nd edition revised to include the recent corpus of material on the watchers, 1 enoch, and the doctrine of the two yhwhs dan. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. The apocalyptic vision of the book of daniel harvard semitic. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception brill. Daniel collins historical records and family trees myheritage. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. It is generally accepted that the book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish community in babylon and mesopotamia in the persian and early hellenistic periods 5th to 3rd centuries bce, expanded in the maccabean era mid2nd century by the visions in chapters 712. A native of ireland, he has a doctorate from harvard university, and earlier taught at the university of chicago, and the university of notre dame.
Table 10 shows the number allusions made by new testament writers to the book of daniel. He has served as editor of the journal of biblical literature and as president of both the catholic biblical association and the society of biblical literature. The book of daniel is found among the writings in the hebrew bible but is associated with the prophets in the. Anyone who wants to gain scholarly insights into the book of daniel should definitely add this book to their collection. Composition and reception is another excellent writeup by distinguished scholar john collins et al. I would also recommend millers work on daniel from the nac commentary series for those of you that want a more conservative viewpoint with little interaction from the liberal scholarship. Flint dealing with current issues in the study of the book of daniel. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests.
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