The fifth book of the Major Prophets; the twenty-seventh book of the Old Testament; the twenty-seventh book of the Bible.
Author: Daniel, noted specifically in Daniel 8:15.
Audience: Daniel was written to record events during Daniel’s lifetime in exile in Babylon as well as to provide exiled Jews hope regarding God’s plan for the future. The example of Daniel and his three friends offered a positive role model for Jews living in a pagan culture, while his prophecies encouraged readers and hearers of God’s future hope for His people.
Date: The last event recorded by Daniel (Daniel 10:1) occurred in about 536 BC. The book of Daniel was likely completed around this time or shortly afterwards.