The MAJOR & MINOR Prophets - The 16 Writing Prophets Of The Hebrew Canon

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Outline of the Book of Daniel

The Historical Half of the Book + Miracles

Preface: The Early History of Daniel (1:1-21) A. Taken to Babylon (11:1-7) B. Undefiled in Babylon (11:8-16) C. At the Head of His Class (11:17-21) I. Nebuchadnezzar and the Great Image (2:1-49) A. His Forgotten Dream Concealed (2:1-13)

B. Daniel Reveals the Dream (2:14-23) C. Daniel Interprets the Dream (2:24-45) D. 'DQLHO·V 3URPRWLRQ -49)

II. The Great Golden Image Erected (3:1-30)

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IV. Dream of the Great Tree (4:4-37)

A. Nebuchadnezzar Tells His Dream (4:4-18)

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