Daniel Endorsement

“Daniel Akin’s commentary on the book of Daniel is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series that is designed to help pastors in their preparation to accurately proclaim the Word of God. In the commentary Akin outlines and explains the text of Daniel with a focus on exegetical accuracy. The outlines and divisions of each passage apply the Scriptural teaching to a contemporary modern audience with the aid of illustrations and theologically focused applications. At the end of each carefully examined chapter is a section on “How Does This Text Point to Christ?” or “Where Is Christ in This Text?” This is followed by challenging questions directed toward believers today based on the teaching of the passage.

“Being guided by the interpretive method that is found in the New Testament, Akin reads the Bible with an explicit messianic focus. The whole Bible must be read as Christian Scripture.

“This work is a model not only for the teaching of the book of Daniel but for the analysis of other books of the Bible as well. Pastors and teachers concerned about effectively proclaiming the book of Daniel (and other books of God’s Word) will find this work to be an indispensable aid and model for proclaiming Scripture in our modern age.”

Mark F. Rooker, senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“In a day of global political upheaval and rapidly changing cultural norms, God’s people are facing incredible challenges to their faith. The lives of two Daniels intersect in this volume to show us how to navigate those challenges with integrity and godliness. One Daniel—a seasoned expositor and president—uncovers for us how the other Daniel—a saintly exile and prophet—held fast to the sovereignty of God amidst political opposition, religious persecution, and spiritual warfare. The result is an exegetically accurate and contemporarily relevant picture of living well as ‘sojourners and exiles’ in this world (cf. 1 Pet. 2:11). Read this book to help you see the glory of God’s eternal kingdom and the Christ who reigns over it. Use it to learn how you and those you teach can live faithfully as strangers in this world as you wait for the next.”

Jim Shaddix, D.Min, Ph.D., W. A. Criswell Professor of Expository Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina