Archaeology of Daniel: Why is the Book of Daniel attacked so fervently? 2/7

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The Book of Daniel is the second most criticized section of scripture skeptics use to doubt the authenticity of the Bible (behind the Book of Jonah). Daniel plays an important role in the biblical canon concerning the Messiah and messianic prophecies and the criticism of the book is actually centuries old. Where did these idea originate from?

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
2:57 Daniel & The New Covenant
9:14 Platonists from 3rd Century AD
11:53 Platonists & Gnostics join forces
12:26 Porphyry attacks Daniel
15:49 Wrap-up

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