The chronology of Daniel 9:24-27 / Brempong Owusu-Antwi.

INTRODUCTION
• Introduction to the Problem
• Statement of the Problem
• Purpose and Scope of Research
• Method
• Definition and Limitation
• Endnotes
Chapter I: A Survey of Chronological Interpretations of Daniel 9:24–27
• Continuous Chronological Interpretations
• Chronological Interpretations Terminating in Messianic Times (Historicism)
Summary
• Chronological Interpretations Terminating in Maccabean Times (Historical-Criticism)
Nonarithmetic Maccabean Times Interpretation
Summary
• Chronological Interpretation Using Multiple Integers of Seven
Summary
• Noncontinuous Chronological Interpretations
• Chronological Interpretations Terminating in the Future (Futurism)
Summary
• Chronological Interpretations Using Intercalary and Parallel Computations
Intercalary Computation
Parallel Computation
Summary
• Nonchronological Interpretations
Symbolic Interpretations Terminating in Messianic Times and Beyond
Summary
• Conclusion
• Endnotes
Chapter II: Chronological Data in Daniel 9:24–27
• Structure of Daniel 9:1–27
• General Considerations
Prayer
Confession of Sin
Effects of Sin
Intercession for Sinners
Revelation
• Key Chronological Data in Daniel 9:24–27
The Expression "Seventy Weeks"
Semantic Considerations
• Basic Meaning
• Sabua in the Old Testament
• Sabua in Daniel
• Septuagint Rendering of Sabua in Daniel 9:24–27
Chronological Considerations
• Contextual Considerations
• Time Scale
• "Prophetic Year" Hypothesis
• Continuous vs. Discontinuous Time Period
• Qumran and Rabbinic Interpretations
The Expression "Cut Off"
Semantic Considerations
• Basic Meaning
• In Ancient Near Eastern Extra-biblical Literature
• Nehtak in the Book of Daniel
Chronological Considerations
The Expression "Word"
Semantic Considerations
• Basic Meaning
• Dabar in the Old Testament
• Dabar in the Book of Daniel
Chronological Considerations
• "To Restore and to Build"
• "It Shall Be Restored and Built"
• "Square and Decision-making"
The Expression "Messiah the Prince"
Semantic Considerations
• Basic Meaning
• Masiah and Nagid in the Old Testament
• Masiah Nagid in the Book of Daniel
Chronological Considerations
• "Messiah" (v. 26)
The Expression "Covenant"
Semantic Considerations
• Berit in the Old Testament
• Berit in the Book of Daniel
Chronological Considerations
The Use of Athnach in Daniel 9:25
General Functions of Athnach in the Old Testament
Specific Functions of Athnach Regarding Numbers
Use of Athnach in the Book of Daniel
• Athnach Outside Daniel 9:25
• Athnach in Daniel 9:25
The Antecedent of "He" in Daniel 9:27a
Summary
Endnotes
Chapter III: Chronological Issues in History
• The Terminus a Quo
The Decrees
The "Word" of God
The Decree of Cyrus (538 B.C.)
The Decree of Artaxerxes I to Ezra (457 B.C.)
Restoration of Governmental Authority
Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Date of Ezra’s Return to Jerusalem
Sabbatical Years
The Permission of Artaxerxes I to Nehemiah (445/4 B.C.)
Interim Events
• The Seven Weeks
• The Sixty-Two Weeks
• The Terminus ad Quem
The "Messiah, the Prince"
The Death of Messiah
The Covenant Prince
The Fall of Jerusalem
The Termination of the Seventy Weeks
• Summary
• Endnotes
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
• Summary
• Conclusions
• Endnotes