The Cultic Motif in the Book of Daniel

This unique study of the theology of the book of Daniel examines the cultic motif within the book as it relates to space and time. Numerous references and allusions to cult are investigated with linguistic, literary, and contextual analyses. The findings are then related to the main theological themes of the book such as judgment, eschatology, kingdom, and worship.

It is evident that the idea of cult plays a dominant role in Daniel, and that it demonstrates the intention of the author to present the issue of conflict of two opposing systems of cult and worship. For all who are interested in an exegesis of Daniel that pays dutiful attention to the theology of Daniel, The Cultic Motif in the Book of Daniel is a must-read.

Winfried Vogel received his theological training in Germany and England before pastoring several churches. He received his M.Div. and his Th.D. from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and is currently Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen in Austria.