Difference between revisions of "Chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel"
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:B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia | :B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia | ||
A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion | A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion | ||
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A (8:1-14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | A (8:1-14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | ||
:B (8:15-27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | :B (8:15-27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | ||
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:B' (10:4-21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | :B' (10:4-21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | ||
A' (11:1-12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | A' (11:1-12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | ||
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Revision as of 03:08, July 18, 2025
The chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel is that of a double chiasm encompassed by an overarch (1:1-21 <--> 12:5-13):
A (2) — vision shown by God to Nebuchadnezzar of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion
- B (3:1-4:3) — trial and deliverance of Daniel's three friends in Babylon
- C (4:4-33) — (partially consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar
- D (4:34-37) — Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar blesses, honors, and extols the LORD of Hosts
- C' (5) — (fully consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Belshazzar
- C (4:4-33) — (partially consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar
- B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia
A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion
A (8:1-14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s)
- B (8:15-27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet
- C (9:1-19) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- D (9:20-27) — Gabriel explains the final 70 symbolic weeks of probation for the Jewish nation and anointing of the Messiah
- C' (10:1-3) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- C (9:1-19) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- B' (10:4-21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet
A' (11:1-12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s)