Interpretation of Apocalyptic Prophecy in the Book of Daniel
Explore the various historical interpretations and approaches to the apocalyptic prophecies in the Book of Daniel, including Preterist, Futurist, and Historicist perspectives. Delve into the significance of key timeframes and events such as the Liberation of Rome from the Ostrogoths, the actions of French General Berthier, and the linguistic connections within the text.
- Apocalyptic Prophecy
- Book of Daniel
- Historical Interpretation
- Preterist Approaches
- Futurist Perspectives
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Interpretation of Interpretation of Apocalyptical Prophesy Apocalyptical Prophesy Daniel Daniel 12 12 by Artur Stele, PhD
HISTORY OF INTERPRETATION HISTORY OF INTERPRETATION
Preterist Approaches Preterist Approaches
Futurist Approaches Futurist Approaches
Historicist Approach Historicist Approach
Dan 12:7---------------------Dan 7:25 A time, times, and half a time. 42 month/1260 days/years
A.D. 538---------------------------A.D. 1798 Liberation of Rom from Ostrogoth Decree of Justinian: the bishop of Rom as the head of all churches French general Berthier took the Pope prisoner
Dan 12:11: Dan 12:11: 1290 days 1290 days A.D. 508 ---------------------------------------------------------- A.D. 1798 Clovis I baptized/conversion to Catholicism Victory over the Arian Visigoths French general Berthier took the Pope Pius VI prisoner
: 1335 1335 days days Dan Dan 12:12 12:12: A.D. 508 ---------------------------------------------------------- A.D. 1843 Clovis I baptized/conversion to Catholicism Victory over the Arian Visigoths First Angel s Message
VISION Explanation Dan 2 --- 31-35 36-46 Dan 7 --- 1-14 15-27 Dan 8-9 --- 1-12 13-26/9:24-27 Dan 10-12 --- 11:2-12:4 12:5-13
Linguistical connections between: Dan 11:32-35 and Dan 12:7-10 Dan 11:31 and Dan 12:11
Current Trends in Some SDA Circles Current Trends in Some SDA Circles
Modified Futuristic Approaches Modified Futuristic Approaches - Only Futuristic - A Marriage of Historicist and Futuristic Approaches
"We told him of some of his errors in the "We told him of some of his errors in the past, that the 1,335 days were ended past, that the 1,335 days were ended and numerous errors of his. and numerous errors of his. ( (E. G. White, addresses some problems related to to Brother O. Hewit, of Dead River. Nov. 7, 1850. Letter H- 28, 1850)
"The Lord showed me that TIME had not been a test since 1844, and that time will never again be a test." Early Writings, 75. There will never again be a message for the people of God that will be based on time." Selected Messages, 1:188, 191.
Interpreting Apocalyptical Prophecies Interpreting Apocalyptical Prophecies *Necessity of Guidance from the One, Who Gave the Prophecy *Humble and Teachable Spirit
*Not Everything in an Apocalyptical *Not Everything in an Apocalyptical Book is Apocalyptical Prophesy Book is Apocalyptical Prophesy
* Bible Is Its Own Interpreter * Bible Is Its Own Interpreter
* Historical Fulfillment * Historical Fulfillment See Daniel 2 Angel provides guidance
*Repetition of Apocalyptic Outlines: Repetition of Apocalyptic Outlines: - -Continuum of redemptive history (beginning from the time of the Prophet to the End) -New vision adds new information -Different Perspective of the same period
* Year-Day Principle - Dan 1:5, 18 - Dan 2:28, 44 - Dan 7:9, 13 - Dan 8:26 - Dan 10:14 - Dan 11:20, 33 - Dan 12:13
*The Messiah *The Messiah- -Centered Focus Centered Focus - -Dan Dan 2:44 - -Dan Dan 7:13 - -Dan Dan 8:11 - -Dan Dan 9:25 - -Dan Dan 10:5 - -Dan Dan 12:1 2:44 7:13- -14 8:11, , 25 9:25- -27 10:5- -6 6 12:1 14 25 27
* Unconditional Future of Apocalyptic * Unconditional Future of Apocalyptic Prophecies Prophecies
We have no time to lose. Troublous times are before us. The world is stirred with the spirit of war. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will take place. The prophecy in the eleventh [chapter] of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated.
In the thirtieth verse a power is spoken of that "shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." [the rest of Dan 11:30-36 quoted]
Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place. We see evidence that Satan is fast obtaining the control of human minds, who have not the fear of God before them. Let all read and understand the prophecies of this book, for we are now entering upon the time of trouble spoken of:-- [Dan 12:1-4 quoted] The Spirit of the Lord is being withdrawn from the world. It is no time now for men to exalt themselves. (Letter 103, 1904, pp. 5-6; Review and Herald, July 8, 1976.)
In his vision of the last days Daniel inquired, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried: but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. ... Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.
But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. [Daniel 12:8-10, 12, 13.] Daniel has been standing in his lot since the seal was removed and the light of truth has been shining upon his visions. He stands in his lot, bearing the testimony which was to be understood at the end of the days. "Temperance," Ms 50, 1893.
The The Last Word of the Last Word of the Book of Daniel Supports Book of Daniel Supports the Historicist the Historicist Interpretation! Interpretation!
