Week 14 Discussion

WEEK 14 DISCUSSION by [Name] Course Professor Institution Date Week 14 Discussion Thinking of the Book of Daniel as pseudonymous makes me feel intrigued and reflective about ancient biblical writings' intentionality and literary complexity. Such a notion of ascribing Daniel's accounts and visions to a legendary author rather than a historical author underscores the certainty of a communal and adaptive shaping of scripture rather than a static, individual creation. It offers a glimpse into how ancient societies used revered figures to preserve values and make sense of their struggles by embedding timeless lessons in stories germane to that society's immediate historical context. Pseudonymity, a common literary practice in...