Daniel’s Reactions to Crises: Theological Lessons from the Life and Thought of Jesus’s Eschatological Prophet

Authors

  • Flavio Prestes III Adventist University of São Paulo - UNASP, São Paulo, (Brazil)

Keywords:

Eschaton, Eschatology, Worldview, Cosmic conflict, Spiritual warfare, Judgment, Crises, Prayer, Faith

Abstract

The book of Daniel is characterized, among other things, by eschatological concerns, a cosmic conflict worldview, and a positive view of God as the final judge. In addition, the book portrays Daniel’s successful engagement with several challenges throughout his career. Considering the book’s internal context within the canonical frame, how does Daniel successfully react to crises? And what can believers with a similar outlook learn from his experience? This article surveys five situations in the life of Daniel searching for answers to these questions.

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Author Biography

Flavio Prestes III, Adventist University of São Paulo - UNASP, São Paulo, (Brazil)

Doctor of Theology candidate at Andrews University, Michigan, (United State). Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at the Adventist University of São Paulo (UNASP).

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2022-08-03

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PRESTES III, F. Daniel’s Reactions to Crises: Theological Lessons from the Life and Thought of Jesus’s Eschatological Prophet. Kerygma, Engenheiro Coelho, SP, v. 17, n. 1, p. e01591, 2022. Disponível em: https://unasp.emnuvens.com.br/kerygma/article/view/1591. Acesso em: 1 feb. 2026.

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