Daniel for the Twenty-First Century: Four Authors in Dialogue

Four leading scholars. Three new commentaries. One extraordinary biblical book.

What does the Book of Daniel have to say to the twenty-first century?

Daniel is one of the Bible's most fascinating—and most frequently misunderstood—books. Its stories of life under empire, mysterious dreams, extraordinary visions, strange beasts, angels, and revelations have inspired readers for more than two thousand years. But how should we understand this ancient book today?

Join four distinguished biblical scholars for a lively and accessible conversation about Daniel's history, theology, visions, and enduring significance.

This unusual evening brings together Tremper Longman III, John H. Walton, Aubrey E. Buster, and Stephen L. Cook—four scholars whose recent work on Daniel represents three major new commentaries on the book.

Rather than a series of formal lectures or an academic debate, Four Authors in Dialog will be a conversational exploration of Daniel. Where do these scholars agree? Where do they see things differently? What has historical and archaeological research taught us about Daniel's world? How should we approach its visions and symbolism? And what might Daniel have to say about faithfulness, political power, hope, human imagination, and our understanding of reality today?

The conversation is intended for everyone. No previous study of Daniel is necessary. Clergy, congregants, students, scholars, and anyone curious about the Bible are warmly invited.