Second Temple Era An overview of Daniel 11-12 reveals a history of the Jewish people from the time of the Second Temple construction by Ezra unto the Destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. This prophecy is so rich in detail that some liberal theologians consider it written after the fact: post eventu, and not a supernatural revelation to Daniel.

Others, more fundamentalist, see the history of the Second Temple up to the time of Antiochus Epiphanes. However they stub their toes on this evil person, and fail to continue walking down the path of history unto the end!

There was a lot of real, important history after Antiochus, and so Daniel's prophecies continue by dealing with the Maccabees, then the Herodian dynasty, then the Gospel of the Kingdom era, and finally ending with the Destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. Jesus referred to Daniel in the Olivet Discourse, and he described the 30-70 time period in much more vivid detail.

Resurrection It is true that chapter 12 of Daniel occurred long after the era of Antiochus. It deals with the climactic introduction of the Gospel into human history with all its intrigue and struggles. Notice how many times the New Testament--both Jesus and the Apostles--speak of people being "resurrected from death to life" by the Gospel! The Maccabees, and then the original Pharisees desired to return to the purity of the Divine Covenant. Some of these men were courageous, and some had ulterior motives. But they laid the groundwork for the Jesus Revolution.

Jesus presented the Gospel of the Kingdom, and opened it up to all who were seeking righteousness. He often described believers as those risen from the dead---but He also taught of a future Second Coming resurrection as well. (John 5:1-29) The time is coming, and now is when the dead shall arise.

The Apostles described believers as those who were dead in trespasses and sins, but are made alive in Christ!. They repeated this theme over and over again.

So a correct recognition of the continuation of Jewish history in Daniel lays the groundwork for understanding that there is a resurrection available now to Believers (in spirit and soul), and a future resurrection (of the body) at the Second Coming. And all this is available because of the resurrecting power of the New Covenant, and the demolition of the Old Covenant (Temple). (book of Hebrews theme)

Second Temple Era An overview of Daniel 10-12 reveals a history of the Jewish people from the time of the Second Temple construction mentioned in the Book of Ezra unto the Destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. From the Persian to the Grecian to the Roman empires.

I am come to make you understand what shall befall your people in the latter days. (Daniel 10:14)

This prophecy is so rich in detail that some liberal theologians consider it written after the fact: post eventu, and not a supernatural revelation to Daniel.

Others, more fundamentalist, see the history of the Second Temple up to the time of Antiochus Epiphanes. However they stub their toes on this evil person, and fail to continue walking down the path of history unto the end!

There was a lot of real, important history after Antiochus, and so Daniel's prophecies continue by dealing with the Maccabees, then the Herodian dynasty, then the Gospel of the Kingdom era, and finally ending with the Destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. Jesus referred to Daniel in the Olivet Discourse, and he described the 30-70 time period in much more vivid detail.

Resurrection It is true that chapter 12 of Daniel occurred long after the era of Antiochus. It deals with the climactic introduction of the Gospel into human history with all its intrigue and struggles. Notice how many times the New Testament--both Jesus and the Apostles--speak of people being resurrected from death to life by the Gospel! The Maccabees, and then the original Pharisees desired to return to the purity of the Divine Covenant. Some of these men were courageous, and some had ulterior motives. But they laid the groundwork for the Jesus Revolution.

Jesus presented the Gospel of the Kingdom, and opened it up to all who were seeking righteousness. He often described believers as those risen from the dead---but He also taught of a future Second Coming resurrection as well. (John 5:1-29) The time is coming, and now is when the dead shall arise.

The Apostles described believers as those who were dead in trespasses and sins, but are made alive in Christ!. They repeated this theme over and over again. (Romans 6:4, 8:10, 11:15, Ephesians 2:1-6, 5:14, Colossians 2:13)

Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead. And you being dead in your sins and the circumcism of your flesh, hath He quickened (resurrected) with Him, having forgiven all trespasses. (Colossians 2:12-13)

So a correct recognition of the continuation of Jewish history in Daniel lays the groundwork for understanding that there is a resurrection available now to Believers (in spirit and soul), and a future resurrection (of the body) at the Second Coming (1 Corinthians 15:51-57). And all this is available because of the resurrecting power of the New Covenant, and the demolition of the Old Covenant (Temple). (book of Hebrews theme)