Throughout the Old Testament, prophecy remained an important vehicle used by God to communicate with His people. Set during the Babylonian captivity, Daniel records one of the most difficult times in Israel’s history—her deportation and exile from the Promised Land. Yet during even the darkest times, God’s faithfulness was apparent. Dedicated to obeying God’s Law, Daniel became an advisor to the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and a messenger of God. In this course, Strauss guides students through the historical and cultural backgrounds of the book while exploring possible interpretations of Daniel’s prophecies.

Legacy Collection
This course is part of a collection of courses taught by world-class evangelical professors from across the globe on a variety of topics. The lessons are presented on an intermediate to college or seminary level and provide a wealth of information for those who want to dig deeper into their faith. Select courses in the collection are from the Institute of Theological Studies (ITS), which was acquired by Our Daily Bread University.

Grasp the message of the book of Daniel.
Understand the importance of prophecy in the Old Testament.
Identify possible interpretations of Daniel’s prophecies.
Understand the book’s relevance for today.
Apply the book’s message to life and ministry.

The course on Daniel was easy to understand and opened my eyes to a better understanding of the events that occurred during Daniel's captivity. Sometimes I think we all make certain verses and chapters in Daniel more mysterious than they really are. The lecturer brought more clarity to what God was prophecying through Daniel. Thanks Wilma Allen
— Wilma
I enjoyed the lectures and the study guide. The book of Daniel can be difficult to understand, but the lectures simplified the content and I could step back and see the whole picture and chronology of events. I have read Daniel a number of times previously, but this study simplified things for me. Thank you so much. Will continue my studies with these lectures in the next book I want to explore . Wilma
— Wilma
I decided not do the essay because I am not to good at writing. Whether I get a certificate or not its okay and has nothing to do with the program. I believe that you all are doing an excellent job. I basically reading the courses or listening to the videos. Thank you.
— Normand
I plan to keep going on. These courses are perfect for my schedule and life structure so I can do my studies and get what I need out of them.
— Thomas
I appreciate the encouragement received while studying Daniel to live out my life in such a manner, whatever the cost, so that ultimately men and women can be lead to a life in Christ Jesus.
— Pamela
An excellent course!
— Russell
A very interesting course with an excellent lecturer. He explained the book in a clear way that was easily understandable. Sad that he is no longer with us Would still like a word counter for final assessment questions please I also prefer targeted questions about the material learnt on the course rather than lifestyle questions
— Arthur