Philosophy Reshapes Judaism
In my interpretation, Hellenistic Judaism marks the turning point when interpretation becomes power and Philosophy becomes the new empire. After the creation of the Septuagint, …
“Come out of Babylon, My people”
For a long time, I read the expression “Come out of Babylon, My people” almost the way everyone else does: as a call to leave …
Chapter 6 — Daniel – A Man of Faith and Wisdom: the Lion’s Den
Chapter 6 Geopolitical Context of the Empires In ancient times, the Near East was the scene of intense rivalries among the great powers of the …
Chapter 7 — The Four Beasts, the Little Horn, and the Son of Man
Daniel 7 returns to the same succession of empires first shown in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, but it changes the point of view completely. In Daniel 2, …