About the Course

The Book of Daniel is a story of the vindication of God´s people while in exile. Prof. N.T. Wright walks the student through the various mysterious, extraordinary, and amazing journey of Daniel and his companions.  

Course objectives

• Learn how the Old Testament Book of Daniel fits into the overall narrative of the Bible.
• Become familiar with the different literary types found in this fascinating, but sometimes mysterious, biblical book.
• Understand how the writings contained in the Book of Daniel were understood in the context of the historical period of the Jews before Jesus’ day.
• Discover how the Daniel bible story figures into the life, story, and ministry of Jesus and of his followers.

Recommended for:

• Anyone interested in creating a more meaningful life through biblical wisdom
• Clergy looking for resources or inspiration to enhance their sermons and other work in the church, as well as their ongoing personal spiritual journeys
• Religious scholars looking to further their own research and studies or supplement their lectures and lessons on the Book of Daniel
• Fans of N.T. Wright interested in Prof. Wright’s insights on this intriguing book of the Bible

Also Gain:

• Insights into the mysterious and extraordinary story of Daniel
• Inspiration for incorporating biblical wisdom into your life
• Deeper understanding of literary devices used throughout the Book of Daniel
• Online lectures by Prof. N.T. Wright
• Interactive quizzes

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Courses developed for N.T. Wright Online are made possible by the generous donations of people who support the Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies, Inc., a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Tuition paid enables us to provide scholarships for those in need and allows us to fund new courses and translations of existing courses, and we are able to offer courses at significant discounts.