Introduction to the book of Daniel
Extract Authorship: Daniel, whose name means “God is Judge,” is the sole author of the book. A youth at the beginning of the book and an old man at the…
Introduction to the Book of Psalms
Extract Authorship: Hebrew sacred song really began with Israel’s birth as a nation, and it then continued for more than one thousand years. The earliest recorded composer of psalms was…
Introduction to the Book of Colossians
Extract Authorship: The apostle Paul identifies himself as the author, along with Timothy, who possibly served as his scribe in writing (Col. 1:1). The letter contains a first-person reference in…
Introduction to the Books of 1 and 2 Kings
Extract Authorship: First and Second Kings constitute a single book, just as 1 and 2 Samuel are a single unit. Their division into four books traces back to the translation…
Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel
Extract Authorship: Ezekiel is the author of this prophecy. He is identified by name on two separate occasions (Ezek. 1:3; 24:24), and throughout the prophecy the first person singular (“I”)…