Briton Rivière, “Daniel in the Lions’ Den” (1872). Public domain.
Old Testament
Daniel
6th century BC, Babylonian and Persian exile
Hebrew exile in Babylon. Interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams. Saw apocalyptic visions. Spent a night with the lions. Served four kings — Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, Cyrus.
On their voice
Exile’s voice. Dignified courtier — bows to kings but not to images. Apocalyptic visions described with their original strangeness, not as a code.
