How early Judaism read Daniel 9:24-27

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How early Judaism read Daniel 9:24-27
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Author(s)
Ulrich, Dean R.
Year
2014
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
Old Testament Essays
Volume
27
Issue / Series Volume
3
Series Title
OTE
Pages
1062-1083
Work type
Label
27/04/2015
Abstract

The prophecy of the Seventy Sevens in Dan 9:24-27 has produced a variety of interpretations throughout the history of Christian interpretation. This article examines early Jewish readings of Daniel in order to determine if Jewish interpretation of the Seventy Sevens was more uniform or just as diverse. After considering the septugint, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, 1 Enoch, and Jubilees, the article concludes that a typological hermeneutic enabled Jews to apply Daniel's prophecy in fresh ways to new situations. The theme of jubilee with the accompanying hope of inheritance especially caused Jews to read this passage creativley during times of loss and stress.