Article
Secrecy, Textual Legitimation, and Inter-Cultural Polemics in the Book of Daniel
Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Document Type
Article
Department
Religious Studies
Publication Date
4-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract
The article presents a critical examination into the Old Testament book of Daniel, questioning the role and interpretation of secrecy in the narrative. An overview of the cultural-historical context of the concept of secrecy and of the story within ancient Mesopotamian civilization is given. The centrality of secrecy to the legitimization of Daniel's authority is asserted and further implications on the concept of Biblical revelation are explored.
Citation Information
Alan Lenzi. "Secrecy, Textual Legitimation, and Inter-Cultural Polemics in the Book of Daniel" Catholic Biblical Quarterly Vol. 71 Iss. 2 (2009) p. 330 - 348 ISSN: 0008-7912 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/alan-lenzi/26/