by Wendy Widder | Apr 17, 2012 | Daniel 3, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
The heroes of the fiery furnace story are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, but they are quiet heroes, speaking a mere forty-one (Hebrew) words in a single speech (vv. 16–18). The Chaldeans and the king are regular chatterboxes by comparison. The Jews are also...
by Wendy Widder | Mar 31, 2012 | Daniel 3, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all” is nowhere in the mind of the storyteller of Daniel 3. He fully intends to mock Nebuchadnezzar, and he does so through his use of repetition. But why is he picking on poor old King Nebuchadnezzar? Is he...
by Wendy Widder | Mar 28, 2012 | Daniel 3, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego step onto a stage that is set for them in Daniel 3:1–7. It’s a stage replete with pomp and ceremony and, I suggest, a fair bit of mockery. The king has orchestrated a grand occasion. You can tell it’s grand because everyone who’s anyone...
by Wendy Widder | Mar 18, 2012 | Daniel 3, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
I grew up a dog person, which might explain why I didn’t meet the book Millions of Cats until I took a children’s literature class in college. I don’t remember the plot (except that it involved lots of cats), but I can still recite half the book to you – every other...
by Wendy Widder | Feb 1, 2012 | Daniel 2, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
February is supposed to be all about hearts and stuff – which, as a very single person, I take very little interest in (unless it translates into chocolate gifts on my desk). But in the spirit of the season, I can talk about hearts and stuff, but only on my terms: the...
by Wendy Widder | Jan 26, 2012 | Daniel 2, How to read the Bible, The Book of Daniel
What’s in a name? That all depends who’s saying it. My family and closest friends call me “Wen”; colleagues generally go with “Wendy”; students default to “Dr. Widder” (though technically, they shouldn’t…I’m still awaiting the Final Word) or “Professor Widder” (which,...
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