Daniel’s Second Chiasm: Part One
In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head as he lay in his bed. Then he wrote down the dream…
Daniel’s First Chiasm: Part Two
The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal…
Daniel’s First Chiasm: Part One
Daniel has long been famous for its depth and complexity, but who would have guessed that we would be uncovering new insights even in the 21st century? It has become…
Getting the Point: Reading Chiastic Structures
Thus shall you say to them: “The gods the earth and the heavens made not, Will perish from the earth and from under these heavens." Jer. 10:111 Researchers have often…
Unjamming the Genres: Part Two
“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom…
Unjamming The Genres: Part One
Daniel answered the king and said, “No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or astrologers can show the king the mystery that the king has asked, but there is a God in…
The Second Riddle: Some Assembly Required
Toys are great fun—when they work. Getting them to work is another story. Tiny plastic pieces, strange button-sized batteries, and pages of labels and instructions can turn playtime into a…