A Short Commentary on the Book of Daniel For the Use of Students [Paperback]

First published in 1892, this book provides a detailed commentary on the Book of Daniel.First published in 1892, and intended for biblical scholars reading the text in the original languages, this book provides a detailed commentary on the Book of Daniel. Bevan accompanies his analysis with a discussion on the linguistic character of the book, as well as chronological tables of key events in the ancient Near East.First published in 1892, and intended for biblical scholars reading the text in the original languages, this book provides a detailed commentary on the Book of Daniel. Bevan accompanies his analysis with a discussion on the linguistic character of the book, as well as chronological tables of key events in the ancient Near East.First published in 1892, and intended for biblical scholars reading the text in the original languages, this book provides a detailed commentary on the Book of Daniel. Bevan accompanies his analysis with a discussion on the linguistic character of the book, as well as chronological tables of key events in the ancient Near East and an examination of the Palmyrene dialect of Hebrew. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of biblical studies or the Book of Daniel.Prolegomena: General introduction; Origin and purpose of the Book of Daniel; Linguistic character of Daniel; The Septuagint version; Commentary; Appendix 1. The Palmyrene dialect; Appendix 2. Chronological tables; Index of words and roots.