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The Deep Weird of the Book of Daniel

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Andrew Wilson and Alastair Roberts explore the Book of Daniel, moving from familiar stories to complex apocalyptic visions. They discuss interpretive keys including Babel connections, chiastic structure, and Christological fulfillment, helping you understand this unique prophetic book's unity and contemporary relevance.

Chapters

[00:00 - 03:00] Introduction & topic pivot to Daniel
[03:00 - 07:00] How understanding of Daniel evolved over time
[07:00 - 12:00] Key #1: Babel connection and empire themes
[12:00 - 16:00] Key #2: Chiastic structure of chapters 2-7
[16:00 - 20:00] Key #3: Joseph parallels and typology
[20:00 - 28:00] Four empires framework across chapters
[28:00 - 34:00] Symbolic interpretation and multiple fulfillments
[34:00 - 40:00] Three perspectives on empire; Christological reading
[40:00 - 45:00] Daniel 11 and the Herod theory
[45:00 - 46:00] Connections to Revelation; conclusion

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