James M Hamilton
With the Clouds of Heaven (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783591374
- author:
- James M Hamilton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Inter-Varsity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Bible,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Book of Daniel in Biblical Theology By James M. Hamilton This book explores how the book of Daniel contributes to the Bible's unfolding redemptive-historical storyline, examining its literary structure and key questions and issues. Hamilton argues that the four kingdoms prophesied by Daniel are both historical and symbolic, and that Jesus' identity as the son of David and God incarnate sheds new light on these prophecies. Hamilton also considers how early Jewish literature and New Testament authors interpreted Daniel, and how these interpretations reflect a Spirit-inspired understanding of the book. The author concludes by examining typological patterns in Daniel's prophecy, highlighting their significance for our understanding of the Bible's overall narrative. By exploring the book of Daniel in this way, Hamilton provides a robust canonical biblical-theological treatment that sheds new light on this often-misunderstood part of the Bible.