Commentary on the Prophet Daniel

by Philip Melanchthon, Paul a Rydecki (translator)

Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a prominent theologian in the 16th century and a close friend of Martin Luther. In addition to his other systematic theological writings, he authored two of the foundational documents of the Lutheran the Augsburg Confession and the Defense of the Augsburg Confession. But he did not restrict himself to systematic theology. In 1543 he published the earliest Lutheran commentary on the book of Daniel, which was translated into German a few years later, but which has remained unavailable in English until now. In this commentary, Melanchthon delves into the history and the prophecies recorded by the prophet Daniel, offering applications and encouragements to Christians living in his time and in the last days. Some specific topics he addresses include the calculation of the Seventy Sevens, the first and second coming of Christ, the Antichrist(s), the fulfillment of various prophecies concerning the Greek rulers in Syria and Egypt, and the end of the world, which he suggests may happen sometime around the year 2025.

232 pages, Paperback

Published August 20, 2024

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reformation era reformer, Philip Melanchthon, wrote a commentary on the Book of Daniel. I recommend reading the chapter of Daniel from the KJV Bible, and then read Melanchthon's commentary on the chapter. Most of the commentary does not contain the text. Chapter 11, the longest chapter, contains some verses and commentary following. Much ancient history is reviewed and also looks ahead to the end times. This is a book for our times.