This thesis deals with the theme of the image of God in the book of Daniel. As an introduction to the subject itself, an analysis of the images of God is presented on the basis of the recovered chapters. After a discussion of the multitude of images that can be attributed to God, there follows a general summary of the images of God as they can be found in the whole of the Bible, that is in the Old and New Testaments, supported by an explanation of where these images of God are found in the book of Daniel. The images that are highlighted at this point are those of a God who is hidden and exalted, a jealous God, and a saviour at the same time. He is also presented as a sovereign Lord, a king, and a righteous judge. Throughout the content of the book of Daniel we can see the ever-present tension between man's faithfulness and unfaithfulness to God, united by a somewhat broader concept, that of righteousness. Therefore, on the basis of the general description and definition of God's and man's righteousness and the idolatry associated with the aforementioned unfaithfulness, which is contrasted with the actions of a righteous man, the subject is also dealt with on the basis of the present book of the Bible. It presents Daniel as an example of a righteous and God-faithful individual who, at any cost and in spite of all that he has to endure for the sake of his righteous attitude, wants to maintain righteousness before God and men. Finally, in the conclusion, there is a very brief update of the central theme of the book of Daniel - (in)righteousness. This builds on the contemporary New Age movement, which, as we find, is distancing man from the true God. In contrast, the benefits of believing in a true, personal God are shown. The content of this part of the diploma seminar work is set out in such a way that parallels with the book of Daniel can be seen by means of some of the highlights.
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