The Person of the Prophet Daniel

The angel Gabriel was wont to address our prophet as "A man greatly beloved" (Heb. man of desires) -- beloved certainly of God. Of all the prophets, he was the only one who was given this title. There was reason. The written history of his life shows that he was a man of unfaltering faith, uncompromising obedience in the face of the most trying circumstances, sterling integrity and unselfish devotion to his calling. The name Daniel signifies "judge of God," that is, one who pronounces judgment...