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In the Days of These Kings: The Book of Daniel in Preterist Perspective
“And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever” (Daniel 2:44).
The overarching message of Daniel is that Jesus the Messiah is even now ruling over the nations. He is the King of kings. Daniel tells us that Messiah’s kingdom will advance in the whole world from “generation to generation” (Daniel 4:4,34). Christ’s dominion is “given to the people of the saints of the most High” (Daniel 7:22). Our purpose then is to see “all people, nations, and languages ... serve and obey him” (Daniel 7:14,27).
This comprehensive work offers a fascinating look at the book of Daniel in preterist perspective. Great attention is paid to the writings of ancient and modern historians and scholars to connect the dots and demonstrate the continuity of Daniel’s prophecy with all of Scripture.
The overarching message of Daniel is that Jesus the Messiah is even now ruling over the nations. He is the King of kings. Daniel tells us that Messiah’s kingdom will advance in the whole world from “generation to generation” (Daniel 4:4,34). Christ’s dominion is “given to the people of the saints of the most High” (Daniel 7:22). Our purpose then is to see “all people, nations, and languages ... serve and obey him” (Daniel 7:14,27).
This comprehensive work offers a fascinating look at the book of Daniel in preterist perspective. Great attention is paid to the writings of ancient and modern historians and scholars to connect the dots and demonstrate the continuity of Daniel’s prophecy with all of Scripture.
740 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2018
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December 7, 2018
Jay Rogers has a gift for connecting the dots, and organizing a complex body of information in a sane, approachable, and coherent pattern. I actually proof-read this book, and relished the experience of the in-depth time spent with it.
October 1, 2025
Daniel is not about you. It’s about Jesus. This is excellent work rooted in the text without reliance on outside sources but using historical proofs to help the reader understand prophetic validity.
March 20, 2026
In In The Days of These Kings, Jay Rogers attempts a monumental task: mapping the complex prophecies of Daniel entirely onto the landscape of first century history. While the book provides a detailed chapter by chapter breakdown of the Preterist perspective, identifying the "Little Horn" as Nero and the "70th Week" as the ministry of Christ, the execution often relies more on bold assertion than rigorous proof. Rogers frequently presents his conclusions as self evident truths, bypassing the heavy lifting required to actually bridge the gap between Daniel’s cryptic imagery and the specific Roman era events he claims they represent.
The primary frustration for a critical reader lies in Rogers’ inventive approach to historical interpretation. To make the visions fit his specific Preterist mold, he often leans on strained historical parallels that feel more like forcing a square peg into a round hole than discovering a natural fit. His treatment of Daniel 11 and 12 is particularly illustrative of this; he maneuvers through the text with a flimsy version of history that prioritizes his theological framework over a plain sense understanding of the chronological data. By the time he reaches the Abomination of Desolation, the historical gymnastics required to sustain his narrative begin to overshadow the biblical text itself.
Furthermore, Rogers utilizes highly complex and creative chiasms to reorganize the book’s structure, effectively side stepping any traditional chronological progression. This structural creativity allows him to dismiss inconvenient timing issues by claiming the text is moving in a non-linear, poetic loop rather than a predictive sequence. While this makes for an intellectually stimulating exercise, it ultimately results in a version of Daniel that feels disconnected from its own internal logic. For those seeking a grounded, evidence based study, Rogers’ work may come across as an elaborate exercise in confirmation bias rather than a definitive historical commentary.
The primary frustration for a critical reader lies in Rogers’ inventive approach to historical interpretation. To make the visions fit his specific Preterist mold, he often leans on strained historical parallels that feel more like forcing a square peg into a round hole than discovering a natural fit. His treatment of Daniel 11 and 12 is particularly illustrative of this; he maneuvers through the text with a flimsy version of history that prioritizes his theological framework over a plain sense understanding of the chronological data. By the time he reaches the Abomination of Desolation, the historical gymnastics required to sustain his narrative begin to overshadow the biblical text itself.
Furthermore, Rogers utilizes highly complex and creative chiasms to reorganize the book’s structure, effectively side stepping any traditional chronological progression. This structural creativity allows him to dismiss inconvenient timing issues by claiming the text is moving in a non-linear, poetic loop rather than a predictive sequence. While this makes for an intellectually stimulating exercise, it ultimately results in a version of Daniel that feels disconnected from its own internal logic. For those seeking a grounded, evidence based study, Rogers’ work may come across as an elaborate exercise in confirmation bias rather than a definitive historical commentary.
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