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“We All End Up as Stories: The Concept of Resurrection in Daniel 12:2-3”

Daniel 12:2-3 has been at the center of controversy from before the time of Jesus to the present day.  Yet these verses had little to do with debates about the resurrection In Jesus’ day or for the early Christians.  Who did Daniel suggest will be resurrected?  Where will they be resurrected to?  Are souls resurrected and exalted among the stars? While these questions are fascinating, Dr. Walton suggests that a close reading of these verses is not about resurrection or exaltation, but pertains to a different sort of legacy.

John H. Walton (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) is Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Wheaton College, where he taught for 22 years. He is the author of over 30 books, including the “Lost World” series, and he served as Old Testament general editor for the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. His work focuses on the ancient Near Eastern context of the Old Testament and the dialogue between science and faith. Dr. Walton is currently co-authoring a two-volume commentary on Daniel for the NICOT series.