The Revelation of the Seventy Weeks

THE REVELATION OF THE SEVENTY WEEKS

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THE REVELATION OF THE SEVENTY WEEKS

Introduction

Various biblical Interpreters agree that Daniel 's famous prophecy of "70 weeks " was fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ . But the issue of how the time-frame worked out is a matter of controversy Different views arise primarily from disagreement on chronological processes of the specific years in question . Most of disagreements center on the eschatological significance and impact of the prophecy as

br recorded in the book of Daniel 9 :24-27

The interpretations given to this prophecy are based on certain assumptions and details of the passage which are unexplained . This report examines and gives out all of these overlooked details and identifies as closely as possible the exegesis in regard to terminologies , personalities , and time-frame of Daniel 9 :24-27

Overview of Daniel 's "Seventy Weeks " Prophecy

In Jeremiah 's prophecy , it is noted that Daniel had calculated that the time of Israel 's foreign captivity , which was seventy years , was just about to end (Dan .9 :1-2 . Interrupting of his fervent prayer in this regard , the angel Gabriel had informed him (9 :22 ) of upcoming events concerning the Israelites

From the Olivet 's Discourse on Daniel 's Prophecy and other New Testament similar eschatological passages , Daniel 's prophecy plays pivotal role since it provides the key and acts as a masterpiece for further prophetic discussions . Its proper understanding is critical , then , to the proper...