The book of Daniel carries a message for the present world. It is the most accurate record from the ancient world.

If you understand Daniel, you will understand the history of our world, the structure of its politics, the brutalities, the suffering, etc.

But one thing is clear, the book of Daniel is 100% political. Daniel did not write about religion. He wrote about the experiences of his people in a hostile, global political environment.

The book of Daniel must be read as a political blueprint for our world. It is not a book for religious service.

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Before we start reading and explaining Daniel's prophecy without religious preconceptions, I want to tell a story about how the book of Daniel fits into the foundation of the Biblical text, the story of the Garden of Eden.