Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on the bible 9780800660406 by john j. The book of the prophet daniel follows these remarks, and its utility will be better understood as we proceed. Composition and reception, volume 1, edited by john j. Obituary guestbook john daniel collins of heiskell. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by john collins. Collins has 82 books on goodreads with 3733 ratings. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Daniel collins was born circa 1885, at birth place, massachusetts, to john collins and elizabeth collins. 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. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. Quotation given in full when space permits corresponding quotations from daniel. 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.
John collins on biblical values and their application to now. Resources for the book of daniel check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. 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. Nov 25, 2018 john daniel collins, age 63, of heiskell, tn.
His father ran a heavy equipment company and his mother was a school principal and an ordained minister in the african methodist episcopal church. The book of revelation is particularly indebted to daniel, though it is worth remembering that the writer was drawing on a much wider range of sources than modern christians are familiar with. Collins is holmes professor of old testament at yale divinity school. Collins has served for over thirty years as a helpful, relevant, comprehensive survey of the apocalyptic literary genre. Jun 12, 2016 collins is fair and accurate to both sides. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception book. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. 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. He was born august 22, 1932 in salyersville, kentucky, the son of dutch and mollie johnson collins. See all books authored by daniel collins, including 3g wireless networks, and trust unwrapped. Daniel the book is one of history in the first six chapters. 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. 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 2 composition and reception by.
In the last six chapters daniel differs from the other prophets in both his mission and the content of his prophecies. Flint dealing with current issues in the study of the book of daniel. 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. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on. Influence of daniel on the new testament, by adele yarbro collins. 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. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature john joseph.
Collins examines the main characteristics and discusses the setting and intention of apocalyptic literature. The book of daniel is found among the writings in the hebrew bible but is associated with the prophets in the. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1. The meticulous analysis of daniel is both readable and comprehensive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Daniel collins books list of books by author daniel collins. A story of ethics, integrity and chocolate, and more on. 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. 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. 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. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Collins, 9789004122000, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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. 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. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. He has published widely on the subjects of apocalypticism, wisdom, hellenistic judaism. Composition and structure daniel 4s place in the book of daniel. The book of daniel just doesnt receive enough commentary but this exegetical work from scholar john collins is wonderful. Collins, the apocalyptic vision of the book of daniel. Harlow, editors culled from the eerdmans dictionary of. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on the bible.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Collins, the court tales in daniel and the development of apocalyptic, journal of biblical literature 94 1975. Torah and jewish identity from deuteronomy to paul. Editorcameron vanepps and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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. Anyone who studies the book of daniel and does not consult this source will be seriously lacking. 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. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception by john j. The apocalyptic vision of the book of daniel harvard semitic. Some of the text is written in the first person, and after all, if the book is historically accurate, only daniel. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery.
Hermeneiaa critical and historical commentary on the bible includes bibliographical references and index. The book of daniel, volume 2 composition and reception brill. 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. Collins and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. John collins obituary springfield, oh dayton daily news.
In his introduction to jewish apocalyptic literature, john j. The present volume is the first of a twovolume set edited by john j. Jan 02, 2016 dentist and civil rights leader daniel a. The commentaries written, therefore, contain a wealth of information and scholarly detail, and collins daniel is a choice example of the series. Composition and reception supplements to vetus testamentum vol. Studies on the hebrew bible, intertestamental judaism, and christian origins, presented to john strugnell on the occasion of his.
Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. Daniel, with an introduction to apocalyptic literature by. The book of daniel, volume 1 composition and reception by. Collins 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature john. Collinss most popular book is introduction to the hebrew bible. Collins begins his discussion of daniel with a survey of the books anomalies and an examination of the bearing of form criticism on them. 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. Daniel collins historical records and family trees myheritage. John enjoyed riding his harley, hanging out with his friends, playing pool, going to daytona bike week, and the fancy girls. 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. 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 by collins 9789004122024 hardcover. Table 10 shows the number allusions made by new testament writers to the book of daniel.
Collins, the meaning of the end in the book of daniel, in of scribes and scrolls. One of the most widely praised studies of jewish apocalyptic literature ever written, the apocalyptic imagination by john j. His books include the commentary on daniel in the hermeneia series, the apocalyptic imagination, and between athens and jerusalem. Anyone who wants to gain scholarly insights into the book of daniel should definitely add this book to their collection. Collins, john jb of springfield, 85, passed away december 23, 2017. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. Jul 30, 2019 the apocalyptic imagination is absolutely essential for anyone interested in early apocalyptic literature. Hermeneia a critical and historical commentary on the. Daniel overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. Fundamentally exegetical, the fotl volumes examine the structure, genre, setting, and intention of the biblical literature in question.