The book of Daniel continues to fascinate Bible students. The ancient stories are inspiring for character building. Daniel outlines world history in an amazing precision. In a very innovative way this commentary brings to the study of Daniel an engaging perspective on what the author presented. The text of Daniel interacts with archaeological evidence to bring a refreshing understanding of the world of Daniel. In fact, this commentary brings out material culture from the contemporary world of Daniel that shows that Daniel was a real man who did not live in a vacuum. This volume illustrates that the text of Daniel has compelling relevance to biblical studies and historical events from the time of Daniel to the present and beyond.