Date of Award
4-1-2002
Document Type
Seminar Paper
Degree Name
Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
Department
Exegetical Theology
First Advisor
Paul Raabe
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Daniel 4:3; Daniel 1:4, 17,20; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:4; Hosea 13:7-8;
Abstract
Sometimes neglected in the scholarly literature on the book of Daniel is the investigation into Mesopotamian parallels and influence linguistically, culturally, and literarily on its content and composition. However, some recently published articles are giving the subject of Daniel in its Near Eastern milieu the attention it deserves. This paper will examine two of these recent essays and one earlier work on the subject, and posit some original ideas on possible Mesopotamian influence particularly in regard to oneiromancy (dream interpretation) and animal imagery in the book of Daniel.
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Eric, "Mesopotamian Imagery and Influence in the Book of Daniel" (2002). Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers. 36.
https://scholar.csl.edu/stmsp/36
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