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The Book of Daniel by Clarence Larkin
1929. The author utilized the best books on the exposition of the Bible by the ablest scholars and teachers of the current and other days and the illumination of the Holy Spirit to create this exposition of the Book of Daniel.
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First published January 1, 1990
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July 22, 2023
I was very impressed!
I'm doing a study of Revelation for a Bible Study I'm leading right now, but you can't study Revelation without studying Daniel too, at least some. One of the girls in the study brought this book from her collection to lend to me. I'd never heard of it before, but what a gem. It was written in the 1920s--first off, it's just cool to read perspectives on prophecy from 100 years ago, prior to when Israel became a nation again, when people were still debating whether or not that would be literally fulfilled. Larkin took scripture literally, as do I, and he really went into the details. I skimmed the first half of the book (the historical parts) except for the section on the statue in Daniel 2, and then read the last half (the prophetical part) in detail. There wasn't a lot I didn't know already, but it was a good refresher. He disagrees with Sir Robert Anderson's interpretation of the Seventy Weeks of Daniel, and didn't persuade me to his side on that, but there were a number of other little nuggets that I found very helpful.
I'm doing a study of Revelation for a Bible Study I'm leading right now, but you can't study Revelation without studying Daniel too, at least some. One of the girls in the study brought this book from her collection to lend to me. I'd never heard of it before, but what a gem. It was written in the 1920s--first off, it's just cool to read perspectives on prophecy from 100 years ago, prior to when Israel became a nation again, when people were still debating whether or not that would be literally fulfilled. Larkin took scripture literally, as do I, and he really went into the details. I skimmed the first half of the book (the historical parts) except for the section on the statue in Daniel 2, and then read the last half (the prophetical part) in detail. There wasn't a lot I didn't know already, but it was a good refresher. He disagrees with Sir Robert Anderson's interpretation of the Seventy Weeks of Daniel, and didn't persuade me to his side on that, but there were a number of other little nuggets that I found very helpful.
March 3, 2024
THE FEET AND TOES
While the legs of the Image are of iron, the feet and toes are of iron and potter’s clay. There is a mingling, but not a commingling. That is, there is no union of the iron and the clay, and this condition is to continue until the feet of the Image are smitten by the "Stone" cut out of the Mountain.
The character of the Government of the different Empires reveals the fact that the Image will become increasingly unstable. The Babylonian Empire was an ABSOLUTE AUTOCRACY. It was said of Nebuchadnezzar, "Whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive: and whom he would he set up: and whom he would he put down." Dan. 5:19. The Medo-Persian Empire was not an autocracy. The Emperor was bound by certain laws, called the "Laws of the Medes and Persians." Having once issued an Edict he could not recall it. As illustrations we have the case of Darius, who earnestly sought to deliver Daniel from the "lion's den," and of Ahasuerus, who could not rescind his order for the slaughter of the Jews, but could only issue a counter-decree permitting them to stand for their lives and slay those who would attempt to kill them. Esther 8:1-17. The Grecian Empire was a Monarchy supported by a "Military Aristocracy," that was as weak as the ambitions of its leaders. The Roman Emperors were nominally elected by the people, but the people were neither allowed to legislate for them, nor to interfere with them, and so their despotic sway is well symbolized by "Iron," which in the form of STEEL will cut through every other metal. Rome was noted for her IRON-RULE. But the form of Government grows weaker when we examine the "Feet" and the "Toes," composed of Iron and Clay. Here we see "Imperialism" mixed with "Democracy." The Iron representing "Imperialism," and the Clay "Democracy." In short the character of government passes from an "ABSOLUTE AUTOCRACY" to a "DEMOCRATIC MONARCHY," to the rule of the "Head" by the "Feet," to a form of Government in which the masses, swayed by politicians and demagogues, who think only of their own selfish interests, control the Government. Such a form of government is the weakest that can be devised and opens the way for the growth and development of Socialism, Sovietism, Bolshevism, and Anarchy. The fact that such phases of government are becoming more prominent seems to indicate that, historically, we are now living in the time indicated by the feet of the "Image," and that it will not be long before the
"Toes" will appear in the form of "Ten Federated Nations," over which a Roman Emperor will rule. … While the Roman Empire, as a visible Empire, does not exist today, yet its laws, etc., are a controlling power among the nations, and the Empire in a visible form is to be revived, and in its revived and last form it will consist of "Ten Federated Kingdoms," represented by the "Ten Toes" of the Image, at the head of which shall be the last Roman Emperor and Gentile Ruler, the ANTICHRIST.
While the legs of the Image are of iron, the feet and toes are of iron and potter’s clay. There is a mingling, but not a commingling. That is, there is no union of the iron and the clay, and this condition is to continue until the feet of the Image are smitten by the "Stone" cut out of the Mountain.
The character of the Government of the different Empires reveals the fact that the Image will become increasingly unstable. The Babylonian Empire was an ABSOLUTE AUTOCRACY. It was said of Nebuchadnezzar, "Whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive: and whom he would he set up: and whom he would he put down." Dan. 5:19. The Medo-Persian Empire was not an autocracy. The Emperor was bound by certain laws, called the "Laws of the Medes and Persians." Having once issued an Edict he could not recall it. As illustrations we have the case of Darius, who earnestly sought to deliver Daniel from the "lion's den," and of Ahasuerus, who could not rescind his order for the slaughter of the Jews, but could only issue a counter-decree permitting them to stand for their lives and slay those who would attempt to kill them. Esther 8:1-17. The Grecian Empire was a Monarchy supported by a "Military Aristocracy," that was as weak as the ambitions of its leaders. The Roman Emperors were nominally elected by the people, but the people were neither allowed to legislate for them, nor to interfere with them, and so their despotic sway is well symbolized by "Iron," which in the form of STEEL will cut through every other metal. Rome was noted for her IRON-RULE. But the form of Government grows weaker when we examine the "Feet" and the "Toes," composed of Iron and Clay. Here we see "Imperialism" mixed with "Democracy." The Iron representing "Imperialism," and the Clay "Democracy." In short the character of government passes from an "ABSOLUTE AUTOCRACY" to a "DEMOCRATIC MONARCHY," to the rule of the "Head" by the "Feet," to a form of Government in which the masses, swayed by politicians and demagogues, who think only of their own selfish interests, control the Government. Such a form of government is the weakest that can be devised and opens the way for the growth and development of Socialism, Sovietism, Bolshevism, and Anarchy. The fact that such phases of government are becoming more prominent seems to indicate that, historically, we are now living in the time indicated by the feet of the "Image," and that it will not be long before the
"Toes" will appear in the form of "Ten Federated Nations," over which a Roman Emperor will rule. … While the Roman Empire, as a visible Empire, does not exist today, yet its laws, etc., are a controlling power among the nations, and the Empire in a visible form is to be revived, and in its revived and last form it will consist of "Ten Federated Kingdoms," represented by the "Ten Toes" of the Image, at the head of which shall be the last Roman Emperor and Gentile Ruler, the ANTICHRIST.
February 18, 2023
Although Larkin's book was written in the 1920's, his in depth study of the Book of Daniel should be read by every serious student of the Bible. It has been several years since I read his book and I was reminded of a class my pastor taught on the Books of Daniel and Revelation in the 1980s. Far too many Christians dismiss, will not read, and will not study prophecy. They are making a tremendous mistake and discounting key elements of God's word. Although Larkin's work is nearly one hundred years old, it is still relevant today.
July 26, 2016
The best published Commentary on Daniel that I know of.
In many ways, Clarence Larkin was ahead of his time.
This book, as his others (Dispensational Truth, Rightly Dividing
the word, etc.), are salient classics in Baptist, Dispensational, pre-trib,
premillennial theology. It sets the stage for works that followed
by other authors.
The attention he gives to Daniel's Seventieth Week is worth your study.
In many ways, Clarence Larkin was ahead of his time.
This book, as his others (Dispensational Truth, Rightly Dividing
the word, etc.), are salient classics in Baptist, Dispensational, pre-trib,
premillennial theology. It sets the stage for works that followed
by other authors.
The attention he gives to Daniel's Seventieth Week is worth your study.
July 18, 2019
Book incomplete chapters 11_12 cut off. U unable to recommend because of the disappointment of finding out book stopped at chapter ten when there are twelve chapters
How do you explain that? It should be made known that books are incomplete. I would not have bought it. Who would benefit from this,how would one do a study?
How do you explain that? It should be made known that books are incomplete. I would not have bought it. Who would benefit from this,how would one do a study?
August 1, 2011
Although written in 1929, the author (otherwise well-known for his tremendous book of Bible charts entitled Dispensational Truth) includes a wealth of historical information regarding the area and times of Daniel. Includes many helpful charts. Highly recommended.
May 22, 2012
Solid easy to follow commentary on Daniel. Larkin was pre-trib and pre-mil if you are wondering.
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August 27, 2013really good book
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