For more than four decades, the Bible studies taught by Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow (1922-1993) brought greater insight into God’s Word to thousands of believers. Now, the author of Through the Bible in One Year and Great Characters of the Bible leads readers on a verse-by-verse study of the book of Daniel. Stringfellow’s in-depth teaching will bring clarity and understanding to one of the most … one of the most misunderstood books in Scripture. With this study, readers will learn…
* How to identify the major themes
* How to memorize key verses
* How to recognize God’s central message
* An overview of various interpretations of the book’s imagery
* The role Daniel’s prophecies play in the entire biblical story
By embarking on this journey, believers will discover the influence that the book of Daniel had on the life and literature of the Jewish people throughout the biblical period and all the way to the writers of the New Testament, including Jesus Christ Himself, who often quoted from it. But nowhere is that influence seen as thoroughly as in the writings of the apostle John and parallels that exist with the book of Revelation. As in John’s prophetic work, the book of Daniel describes in beautiful and marvelous language the glorious coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Like John, Daniel was sure and certain about the final triumph of the kingdom of God.
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Designed for either formal classroom study or for personal study at home, this book walks you through the book of Daniel verse by verse. It requires a commitment of roughly 2 to 3 hours per lesson. The book includes passages of Scripture, comments, questions to see how much you remember along with homework assignments.
I appreciated how it connected the book of Daniel with the book of Revelation, along with the prophecies included in both. Having studied the book of Daniel with one of our former pastors, I appreciated the content of this book.
So if you are looking for a study on the book of Daniel, check out this book for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
The Book of Daniel is full of history as well as prophecy. It is a insightful book to study as you study God’s Word. Sometimes a guide is helpful to keep focused as well as to glean the most information out of the book of the Bible as possible. Dr. Stringfellow’s verse by verse approach helps the reader read the Word then learn more information such as cross-references to compare. It is insightful to see how the Word of the Bible works together. The book of Daniel and Revelation parallel each other and Stringfellow helps the reader with the connections chapter by chapter for better understanding.
The book was very informative. Each chapter was outlined and thoroughly discussed. The book is intended as a study so there are review questions, sections for writing notes and responses, and well as an assignment for the next week. I would recommend a paperback since it is easier to respond within the book.
Personally, I enjoyed the scholarly approach and how deep the chapters were discussed. The books serve as a guide as you study the Word for yourself. The information given is noticeably clear that Stringfellow is trying to point the reader into further study of the Word rather than replace with man’s word. It was easy to understand and I was never overwhelmed by the information presented.
I highly recommend this guide to Daniel. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.
Being able to study the Bible book by book is a huge privilege we shouldn’t take for granted. It’s something that not everyone gets to do. I try to make sure my kids understand our privilege to do so.
This book is a study of the book of Daniel. And let me tell you it is more thorough than any I have ever seen. It’s good for me to pick out bits and pieces to share with my kids and let them know that yes even adults are constantly learning new things!
I think this book would be a good one to do as a Sunday school class or church Bible study. It would also be a good one to have in the church library. I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
I must confess that I was overwhelmed at the amount of information in this study. It is designed to be a study on the book of Daniel but boy was I feeling anxious about being overloaded with facts I wasn’t quite sure of. The easy solution for me was to look up the book of Daniel on my computer and read the entirety of it. I never just assume that what I am reading is factual when it comes to biblical studies. It it doesn’t line up with the Bible then I don’t accept it.
The author is very detailed in the book but I didn’t agree on some points he made. As with any Bible study, the author sometimes takes liberties and interprets scriptures to their belief or thinking. It can be confusing for new believers if they don’t know what exactly the scripture is really saying. I had to conclude that although the study is very in-depth I need to redo the study and spend more time with an open mind. We as Christians differ on certain subjects and have been taught different ways a scripture may be explained. I appreciate the author and his candid look at Daniel. He did have some good historical facts and I did like the questions at the end of each chapter.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
A detailed exegesis, “Insights on the Book of Daniel” by the late Dr. Alan Stringfellow delves into the apocalyptic nature of Daniel and how it compares to and is irrevocably linked with the book of Revelation. There are a plethora of details, both historic and Biblical, to glean from this text, which I would advise prefacing with a complete reading of both Daniel and Revelation in the Bible itself. Doing so will provide the familiarity, whether new or refreshed, necessary to fully engage in this study and allow the reader to critically analyze Dr. Stringfellow’s interpretation. While I do not agree with all of his points or conclusions, I did learn new information about the history of the ancient world and about some of the connections between Scripture verses.
Most fascinating to me, and something that I never grow tired of learning about, is how Scripture is supernaturally interweaved, proving its divine authorship by God despite being written by multiple human men over the course of centuries. Stringfellow makes this very apparent in his comparison between the books of Daniel and Revelation. In regard to Daniel, the vision of the end times given to him in chapter twelve is sealed up, to be unsealed in Revelation. Both Daniel and John receive similar visions while in exile that reveal what will come to be during the end times, and both are “beloved” by the Lord.
In Stringfellow’s view, the times of the Gentiles refers to a period beginning with God’s appointment of Nebuchadnezzar, a Gentile, in place of the Israelite kings and ending when Israel becomes “the head of the nations” once again, while the fullness of the Gentiles, he claims, will occur when those Gentiles whom the Holy Spirit has called out will be gathered with the rest of the church in the Rapture. He remarks that Daniel was a unique prophet because rather than declaring the Word of God, he was to “record what was revealed to him through visions.” I also find the comparison of the similarities between Daniel and the lion’s den and Jesus’s resurrection very interesting, especially as they are both well-known events but not necessarily considered side-by-side.
Some of Stringfellow’s interpretation becomes clearly recognizable as an issue that has grown increasingly prevalent now: “To weld the power together in a common faith is the finest way to make them one, however diversified they may be otherwise.” He goes on to explain the system of Babylonialism, a way of living and ruling that eradicates God and seeks an (albeit impossible) paradise without Him. If that is not an apt description of society and the world today, I don’t know what is!
With an outline format, meaning plenty of lists and sub-lists, “Insights on the Book of Daniel” is an informative, enlightening read for those interested in apocalyptic literature of the Bible, or for anyone seeking a different perspective to provoke thought or discussion. Because this book is set up to be a Bible study, the end of each chapter contains a section for contemplation: “How Much Do You Remember?” questions; “Your Assignment for Next Week”; and “Lesson Notes” with blank lines ready to be filled. Because these can be difficult to work with on a tablet or computer, I personally would recommend the paperback should you choose to purchase it; as of the time of this writing, the price for both the Kindle and paperback formats are nearly the same.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
This insightful book’s fourteen chapters give a thorough presentation of the twelve chapters of the Bible book of Daniel, along with connections to the book of Revelation and the prophecies both foretell. The explanation and examination of the biblical truths contained in these sometimes mysterious yet oh so powerful books make them accessible to the average reader but offers plenty of depth for a serious Bible student. I want to go through this again taking time to really examine the verses and contemplate the teaching. It would be great for individual or group study and discussion. I think the book would fit well on any preacher’s or Bible teacher’s shelf of resources, although I’m not sure I agree with all his conclusions about time and dispensations. The author definitely fulfills his purpose of providing a solid biblical foundation as well as teaching of the meaning and the significance of the book of Daniel. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit.
Insights on the Book of Daniel is a good study. It teaches a lot of important lessons. Which include: How to identify the major themes, How to memorize key verses, How to recognize God’s central message, An overview of various interpretations of the book’s imagery and The role Daniel’s prophecies play in the entire biblical story. I thought this study was easy to follow and gives me a new observation of the book of Daniel. It is full of faith, inspiration and wisdom.
I am giving Insights on the Book of Daniel four and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy verse by verse studies. I think that many will find a lot of inspiration and wisdom with it.
I received Insights on the Book of Daniel from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.