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Against the Flow : The Inspiration of Daniel in an Age of Relativism by John C. Lennox (2015, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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PublisherSpck Publishing
ISBN-10085721621X
ISBN-139780857216212
eBay Product ID (ePID)27038654388
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Book TitleAgainst the Flow : the Inspiration of Daniel in an Age of Relativism
Number of Pages436 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicBiblical Studies / Prophets, Biblical Biography / Old Testament, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
FeaturesNew Edition
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion
AuthorJohn C. Lennox
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsI read everything John Lennox writes because of his amazing blend of rigorous scholarship with practical insights and applications for all of us. You cannot afford to miss this important book! Read it, then pass it on to a friend., John Lennox has done it again. Combining deep thought, pervasive research and a keen eye on contemporary Western culture, Lennox has managed to draw tight, informative parallels between Daniel's life and circumstances and the contemporary believer's life and circumstances. In my view, the most interesting point in Against the Flow is Lennox's point that while embedded in the top echelons of a pluralistic culture growingly hostile to biblical religion, Daniel did not rest content to shrink his witness to one of personal piety. Instead, Daniel maintained public engagement with the ideas and practices extant in his day. Finally, Lennox offers wise advice and practical application for how we can become modern-day Daniels. I highly recommend this book.
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal224.506
Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgments xi Why We Should Read Daniel 1 Daniel 1 1. A Matter of History 4 2. City of Idols 25 3. A Question of Values 33 4. A Question of Identity 40 5. The Resolution and the Protest 57 6. The World-View of Babylon 64 7. The Manner of the Protest 76 8. The Logical Structure of Daniel 83 Daniel 2 9. Dreams and Revelations 88 10. A Succession of Empires 104 Daniel 3 11. When the State Becomes God 136 Daniel 4 12. The Testimony of Nebuchadnezzar 152 Daniel 5 13. The Writing on the Wall 172 Daniel 6 14. The Law of the Medes and Persians 194 15. The Law of the Jungle 213 Daniel 7 16. The Four Beasts and the Son of Man 224 Daniel 8 17. The Vision of the Ram and the Goat 254 Daniel 9 18. Jerusalem and the Future 279 19. The Seventy Weeks 294 20. The Seventieth Week 301 Daniel 10 21. The Man above the River 311 Daniel 11 22. The Book of Truth 324 Daniel 12 23. The Time of the End 339 Appendix A: The Nature of the Kingdom of God 356 Appendix B: Translation of the Text on the Cyrus Cylinder 371 Appendix C: The Structure of the Book of Daniel 376 Appendix D: Daniel 11 and History 378 Appendix E: The Dating of the Book of Daniel 399 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 401 Bibliography 409 Notes 413 Index 417 Text Acknowledgments 432 Picture Acknowledgments 434
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisUses the book of Daniel as a starting point for a wide-ranging critique of current Western thinking., A wide-ranging discussion of the place of Christianity in the public square Daniel's story is one of extraordinary faith in God lived out at the pinnacle of executive power. It tells of four young men, born in the tiny state of Judah around 500 b.c., and captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. Daniel describes how they eventually rose to senior positions of administration. Daniel and his friends did not simply maintain their private devotion to God; they maintained a high-profile witness in a pluralistic society antagonistic to their faith. Their story carries a powerful message for us today. Society tolerates the practice of Christianity in private and in church services, but increasingly it deprecates public witness. If Daniel and his compatriots were with us today they would be in the vanguard of public debate. This is a lucid and erudite examination of the life of Daniel from a leading expert on faith and science. In his first biblical work, Dr. Lennox provides a unique perspective on both Western society and biblical exegesis that will make Against the Flow an instant classic encouraging Christians to speak out in our modern Babylon., Daniel's story is one of extraordinary faith in God lived out at the pinnacle of executive power. It tells of four teenage friends, born in the tiny state of Judah about twenty-six centuries ago, but captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. Daniel describes how they eventually rose to the top echelons of administration. Daniel and his friends did not simply maintain their private devotion to God; they maintained a high-profile witness in a pluralistic society antagonistic to their faith. That is why their story has such a powerful message for us. Society tolerates the practice of Christianity in private and in church services, but it increasingly deprecates public witness. If Daniel and his compatriots were with us today they would be in the vanguard of the public debate. What was it that gave that ancient foursome, Daniel and his three friends, the strength and conviction to be prepared, often at great risk, to swim against the flow?
LC Classification NumberBS1555.52
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- 29 Apr, 2022
Excellent comparison to today's society.
I love every aspect of how John Lennox presents information. He gives real evidence to support his views. Very articulate and intelligent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Sep, 2019
Lessons from the life and Daniel.
John Lennox is a deep and intelligent thinker who brings to life great insights from Daniel's time and life and makes them applicable to us today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jan, 2021
Against the Flow
Brilliant.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
