Lexham Press is the publisher of Daniel in the Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. This volume is written by Joe M. Sprinkle, the professor of Old Testament at Crossroads College.
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Daniel: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)
Sprinkle’s commentary is a true gift to the church. His scholarship is fantastic, his writing is clear, and his biblical theology is incredibly helpful. Let me dive in a little deeper.
First, the book begins with an introduction. In this section, Sprinkle covers the usual topics of authorship and historicity of Daniel (Sprinkle holds to conservative views in the area).
Next, the exposition of the book. In this section, Sprinkle works verse by verse through the book of Daniel, dealing with the original languages of Hebrew and Aramaic. (No worries if you are not proficient in these languages; the commentary will still make sense to you). I found Sprinkle’s exegetical and theological comments to be very instructive and edifying. At times this commentary had a technical feel to it, while at other times it felt more pastoral. I think that Sprinkle provided an excellent balance in that regard. I like that most of his work remained in the main body of text instead of being relegated to a footnote. Even the original languages were dealt with in the main text. He also supplies some “Text Critical Notes” throughout the book that really get into the original languages.
The last part of the book contains articles on biblical and theological themes in the book of Daniel. This is 100 pages of biblical theology, and it is excellent! This is the part of the book that makes this commentary series unique. I would have recommended this commentary just due to its exegesis, but the biblical theology section is what really makes this book so worth purchasing and studying. Here is just a sampling of what Sprinkle covers in this section: God’s sovereignty over human affairs, His attributes, how He relates to people, angels, Messiah, and eschatology.
This isn’t as important, but for all you book lovers out there, you’ll love the cover. The book is hardcover, and the lions on the front give a nice look. Beautifully done by Lexham.
I can’t recommend this commentary highly enough. It’s excellent. Tolle lege, take up and read!
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Disclaimer: My thanks to Lexham Press for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Matt became a joyful follower of Jesus at the age of 21. He is very grateful to be a husband to Lindsey, and a father to four boys. He is an ordained minister (teaching elder) in the PCA. He previously served as a pastor of biblical counseling and is currently a corporate chaplain in southern Delaware. Matt received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds an advanced certification in biblical counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors. In his free time, he loves playing with his boys, traveling with his wife, and reading (and buying!) books.
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