Book of the Prophet Daniel
- proper noun
- Literature
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Libro del Profeta Daniel
- The Book of the Prophet Daniel contains some of the most famous visions in biblical literature.
Examples
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The lion's den story appears in the Book of the Prophet Daniel.
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Many scholars have studied the apocalyptic themes in the Book of the Prophet Daniel.
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The Book of the Prophet Daniel contains many prophetic visions.
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Have you read the Book of the Prophet Daniel?
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Many scholars have studied the apocalyptic themes in the Book of the Prophet Daniel.
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The Book of the Prophet Daniel contains some of the most famous visions in biblical literature.
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The lion's den story appears in the Book of the Prophet Daniel.
Synonyms
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5.6
A book of the Old Testament that tells Daniel's visions and stories
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6.7
A book of the Old Testament that tells about Daniel's life and visions of the future
Surface Forms
Morphology
book + of + the + prophet + Daniel
The phrase is compositionally clear: 'book' + 'of' + 'the prophet Daniel' directly indicates a book associated with or about the prophet Daniel. This of‑construction and the notion of a book belonging to or concerning a named person is cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand the basic meaning even without biblical background.
Etymology
The Book of the Prophet Daniel is named after Daniel because it tells his stories and strange 'visions' he had while living in the king's court, including the famous lion's den scene. So the title shows the book is about the prophet Daniel and his visions.