The century the Book of Daniel was composed in is disputed.
Generally, believers believe it was written in the sixth century BC,
whereas non-believers believe it was written in the second century BC.
Dear David,
There are plenty of believers who also hold it was written in the
second century BC. That's what I teach in my classes.
"To believe in the earlier date one would have to regard Daniel as an
apocalyptic work which did not follow the normal convention of
prophesying a lot of stuff after the fact and being used as a tool to
give faith to those in crisi!"
The book of Revelation is likewise an apocalyptic book and one used by
Abdu'l-Baha. I don't see why this is a problem. The Tablet of the Holy
Mariner might likewise be considered apocalyptic.
warmest, Susan
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