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Over eight lectures, Dr. Niskanen explains the relationship between history and symbolism in&nbsp;Daniel, making sense of key figures and themes:<br /><br />&bull; The close relationship between religion and politics in ancient Israel<br />&bull; The meaning and significance of Daniel&rsquo;s dream visions<br />&bull; God&rsquo;s hand and the role of free will in human history<br />&bull;&nbsp;Daniel&nbsp;as a bridge to the New Testament<br /><br />Far from being an isolated work of spiritual wisdom, Daniel reverberates throughout the New Testament. By illuminating the symbolism and connecting the dots between Daniel and Jesus Christ, Dr. Niskanen&rsquo;s course shows the breadth and profundity of Daniel&rsquo;s significance.<br /><br />Why Study Daniel?<br /><br />The Book of Daniel invites the reader to explore a unique chapter in salvation history. Today&rsquo;s Christians can feel intimidated by society&rsquo;s increasing disdain for religion, something which Daniel understood all too well. God&rsquo;s faithfulness to Daniel during his persecutions and sufferings is the same faithfulness he offers us today. Daniel is thus a very timely book for today&rsquo;s Christians, reminding us of the unchanging nature of God&rsquo;s love and fidelity, even in the midst of darkness.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>Our History<br /><br />Daniel demonstrates how God unfolds his plan of salvation through human history. This is a history in which we as Christians participate. Studying Daniel helps us to better understand our place in that history, and it gives us an enhanced perspective on God&rsquo;s role in that history. In these eight lectures, Dr. Niskanen shows how we can find ourselves in this book, and how it is no less relevant today than in centuries past.<br /><br />Daniel demonstrates how God unfolds his plan of salvation through human history. This is a history in which we as Christians participate. Studying Daniel helps us to better understand our place in that history, and it gives us an enhanced perspective on God&rsquo;s role in that history. In these eight lectures, Dr. Niskanen shows how we can find ourselves in this book, and how it is no less relevant today than in centuries past.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>Lectures</div>\n<ol>\n<li>Apocalyptic Literature</li>\nWhat are apocalypses? In the Bible, there are many different kinds of literature and, thus, ways of interpreting the meaning of Scripture. The book of Daniel is one of the best examples of apocalyptic writing. 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What is Daniel's view of history from a theological perspective?\n<li>The Dream Visions</li>\nDr. Niskanen discusses the dream visions found in the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 7, and explores Daniel's court tales to illuminate the nature and meaning of the dream visions.\n<li>The End of What?</li>\nReconsider the meaning of apocalypse from our first lecture, particularly what apocalypse could mean in the Book of Daniel. Compare how the word 'apocalypse' seems to have a different meaning in the New Testament than in the Old Testament.\n<li>The Bridge to the New Testament</li>\nHow does the Book of Daniel point us to the New Testament? 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