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A 16 page research paper that examines in detail the eighth chapter of the Book of Daniel as a piece of Jewish apocalyptic literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Therefore, one is likely to hear "apocalypse" in relation to such concepts as a "nuclear apocalypse" or perhaps the "apocalyptic" landscape in a futuristic movie. However, the original meaning
of "apocalypse" referred to the Greek word apokalypsis, which means simply "revelation" or "uncovering." The current meaning derives its source from its
use in the New Testament in the Revelation of St. John. The Apocalypse pictured in Revelations is, indeed, a revelation. However, in the ancient world, the Revelation of St.
John was not an isolated literary phenomenon. As demonstrated by the book of Daniel, the word "apocalypse" also has a relationship in Jewish literary tradition. Therefore, as the word
"apocalypse" suggests, the concept of revelation is fundamental to comprehending this particular genre. Highly visual and allegorical, in apocalyptic literature the supernatural character of the revelation is emphasized. Daniels experiences
presumably took place during the time of the Babylonian exile; however, they concern the Hellenistic period, and were set to paper at an even later date. In order words, the
revelations that are pictured in apocalyptic literature is pseudonymous. That is to say, regardless of whether not the actual authors of this
literature actually saw visions or had revelatory experiences, they present their experiences as happening to other, who presumably speak from greater authority. While the Revelation according to St. John is
an exception, however, all of the Jewish apocalypses are pseudonymous (Lambert, 1978). Additionally, there are several examples of pseudonymous prophecy from surrounding pagan cultures, such as the Akkadian, that appear
to have been influence by the Jewish apocalyptic genre (Lambert, 1978). The vision of Daniel The book of Daniel is the only example of an apocalypse in
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