Dr. C. I. Scofield is wholly justified in his remark, "Daniel is the indispensable introduction to New Testament prophecy, and he is distinctly the Prophet of the 'times of the Gentiles' (Lu. 21:24) His vision sweeps the whole course of the Gentile world-rule to its end in catastrophe, and to the setting up of the Messianic Kingdom." But, in order to a proper understanding of the book itself, one must become acquainted with Its author; and this first chapter is a fine and somewhat full portrait of the Prophet in the days of his youth; and a corresponding promise of the wisdom he will...