The Book of Daniel, Chapters 7–12
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
An indispensable resource for preaching and teaching the book of Daniel In this well-researched commentary, scholars Aubrey E. Buster and John H. Walton guide readers through chapters 7–12 of the book of Daniel. They provide historically informed, theologically sound interpretations of the content in these chapters: Daniel’s apocalyptic dreams and visions, his encounters with the angel Gabriel, his prayer for restoration, and more. Buster and Walton also help readers understand the significance of the text’s composition, audience, historical context, genre, and structure. Accessible and insightful, this volume is an essential resource for preaching, teaching, and study of the book of Daniel.
Endorsements (5)
“This commentary is a remarkable attempt to bring thorough historical scholarship to bear on the theological interpretation of Daniel in the evangelical tradition. A rich resource for the study of Daniel.”
“Aubrey Buster and John Walton have produced a superb second volume of their collaborative commentary on the book of Daniel. Their work builds on a strong philological treatment of the text to engage the most recent scholarship on Daniel and its historical contexts. The commentary displays both methodological sophistication and thoughtful and nuanced theological reflection. This will engage and inform a wide range of readers, from scholars to students to people in the pews.”
“This monumental commentary marries a Christian evangelical commitment to scriptural authority with detailed critical analysis informed by a wide array of ancient evidence and current scholarship in biblical and ancient West Asian studies. Buster and Walton offer students, scholars, and curious readers rich and sensitive treatment of topics ranging from pseudonymity to cultural memory. The commentary is a treasure trove of historical, literary, and theological insight that illuminates the relevance of Daniel’s court tales to questions of identity, power, and faith.”
“The book of Daniel stands as a flashpoint where interpretive brilliance meets exegetical challenge. Buster and Walton navigate this complex terrain with remarkable skill and poise, offering nuanced perspectives on scholarly debates with genuine expertise, intellectual honesty, and a rare balance of confidence and humility. By situating Daniel within its canonical, textual, cultural, historical, and theological contexts, they’ve crafted an invaluable resource that meaningfully advances our understanding of the complex dynamics of the formation and interpretation of the book of Daniel. Their commentary is a welcome dialogue partner for scholars and students journeying through the making and meaning(s) of Daniel from antiquity to today.”
“There is much to praise in this superb new commentary. It is impressively rich in linguistic, cultural, and historical detail. What sets it apart, however, is the way in which it employs a sophisticated attention to cultural memory in the service of its perceptive hermeneutical analysis. Recommended both for the scholar and the classroom.”
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