Esther & Daniel (College Press NIV Commentary | CPNIV)
Overview
Through fasting, prayer, and confession both Esther and Daniel discover the tenacious resolve of faith, its uncompromising purity, and the security of its shelter. These are a man and woman of faith. They challenge us to follow their lead. Dr. Mangano examines these two wonderful books and provides evidence of how the Hebrew God cares for his people and ultimately his church.
This resource is also included in the College Press NIV Commentary Series: Old Testament (16 Volumes).
Top Highlights
“The view of this commentary is that the victorious kingdom foretold in this passage was set up two millennia ago during the time of the Roman Caesars by Jesus and his apostles, and has been growing and spreading ever since.” (Page 146)
“The ‘kingdom of God,’ which Jesus proclaimed as present in his ministry, is an irresistible spiritual might that has not passed and will not pass to another people.” (Page 146)
“Earliest Jewish interpreters and the Church fathers favor the view that Rome was the fourth kingdom” (Page 142)
“The Bible abounds with the challenge of reflecting the mercy of God in our daily activities. ‘He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God’ (Micah 6:8). ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another’ ’ (Zech 7:9). ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy’ (Matt 5:7). ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful’ (Luke 6:36). ‘Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful’ (Jas 2:13). ‘But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere’ (Jas 3:17).” (Page 204)
“Jesus speaks of Daniel as having foretold the abomination of desolation (Dan 9:27; 11:31; 12:11)” (Page 130)
- Title: Esther and Daniel
- Author: Mark Mangano
- Series: College Press NIV Commentary
- Publisher: College Press
- Print Publication Date: 2001
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Pages: 308
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Esther › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Daniel › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:CPC_ESTHDAN
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-26T02:09:44Z