The Lives of the Wise in an Anti-God World

“The people of God have always been called to be foreigners in exile. They are to have a wisdom that shines above their peers. As a result, the book of Daniel is more relevant now than ever. For this reason, I appreciate Mike Wilson’s The Lives of the Wise in an Anti-God World. It gives a highly informed window into the world of Daniel. It is comprehensive, extensive, and well-researched. It leaves no stone unturned. It will be one of my go-to resources whenever I have to lecture, preach, or meditate upon Daniel.”


—Sam Chan, author of Evangelism in a Skeptical World





“This book is a rich source of sound, evangelical reflections on a book concerning which so few scholars consider traditional evangelical views. There are many positive things I could say about it. I see a key strength in the sections at the end of each chapter—the summary, the connections with the NT and life, and possible sermon outline.”


—Lindsay Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Old Testament, Ridley College, Australia, and author of Proverbs: An Introduction and Commentary





“This is a thorough, thoughtful, and deeply helpful commentary which is marked by a strong desire to understand and apply the text. It is a rich resource for anyone wanting to understand, apply, and teach these chapters.”


—Garry Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, Australia, and author of Now Choose Life: Theology and Ethics in Deuteronomy





“Michael Wilson’s The Lives of the Wise in an Anti-God World offers us a carefully researched and insightful approach to the first six chapters of Daniel. A welcome addition to conservative commentaries, providing lively engagement with current scholarship, Wilson’s focus on the sovereignty of God, and what that means for how to live, has much to say to our contemporary world.”


—John A. Davies, Honorary Research Associate, Sydney College of Divinity