Bel and the Dragon INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Bel and the Dragon consists of two stories which were added to the Greek translation of the book of Daniel. The first tells of Daniel's wisdom and courage in revealing the falseness of the idol Bel, and the second describes how he destroyed a dragon which was worshipped by the Babylonians.
Outline of contents
Daniel's wisdom defeats the priests of Bel 1–22
Daniel kills the dragon 23–32
Daniel is rescued from the pit of lions 33–42
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Bel and the Dragon INTRODUCTION: GNBDC
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Good News Bible. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition). Copyright © 1992 British & Foreign Bible Society. Used by permission.