Historical Significance of the Period

One of the most fascinating periods of history must certainly be around the time of Daniel the prophet's time (sixth and fifth centuries B.C.). It was then that many of the philosophies that were to exert a telling influence on Western thought and Christianity arose.

Philosophical Developments

This is the period when Buddha, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Zoroaster, and Pythagoras developed their ideas.

Insights from the Book of Daniel

In this book, we consider the coded messages written by Daniel and later by the apostle John (preserved in the Bible). History offers outstanding confirmation of the accuracy of their predictions.

Prophecy and World Events

We indicate how past and developing world events fit into the fabric of prophecy.