Commentaries on Daniel
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Top 3
Daniel. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1989.
The Gospel Coalition
Goldingay uncovers the mysteries of Daniel, illuminating Daniel’s historical setting and using it to explain the book’s prophecies. more
nathan_soper
Very thoughtful and useful exegesis, sadly holds to a late date and speaks of "quasi-prophecy" but still much that is helpful. more
Daniel. Herm. Fortress Press, 1994.
The Gospel Coalition
Building on his work in the Forms series, Collins provides one of the most thorough scholarly treatments of Daniel. more
Princeton Theological Seminary
For heavy lifting in critical, textual and background material on the book of
Daniel. more
Marcus Maher
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 the rest of the commentary isn't good). more
Jonathan C.
The liberal nature of the commentary makes one wonder about the author and his views on Scripture as a whole. more
Denver Seminary Journal
Best available critical study of the text with full interaction with intertestamental literature. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming | Breed, Brennan W. | Daniel | Interpretation Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Carter, J. Kameron | Daniel and the Twelve Minor Prophets | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Carter, J. Kameron | Daniel | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Cook, Stephen L. | Daniel | Baker Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Dimant, Devorah | Daniel | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Leeb, Carolyn | Daniel | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Olariu, Daniel | Daniel | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Segal, Michael | The Book of Daniel | Anchor Yale Bible |
| forthcoming | Seow, Choon-Leong | Daniel | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Syrian, Ephrem the | Commentaries on the Prophets | Ancient Christian Texts |
| forthcoming | Walton, John H.; Buster, Aubrey E. | The Book of Daniel, Chapters 7–12 | New International Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Wesselius, Jan-Wim | Daniel | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Westfall, Cynthia Long | Daniel | Brill Septuagint Commentary Series |