2010-02-222010-02-222002Nel, M & Human, DJ 2002. 'Die Daniëlboek se twee Sitze im Leben : The two contexts of the book of Daniel', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 4, pp.1729-1746.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13151Die Book of Daniel presupposes an exilic date of origin in the sixth century. The real context in which the book originated is the second century BC, during the persecution by Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Jewish fanatics opposing his hellenization policy. In order to fully understand the book, it is necessary to take into account the historical detail of both contexts.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaDanielBible -- O.T. -- Daniel -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Bible -- Authorship -- Date of authorshipBible -- HistoriographyArticle