The main purpose of this independent website is to explain the Book of Revelation.
Through Jeremiah, God revealed that He will restore Israel to Jerusalem after 70 years. That prediction caused Daniel to pray (Dan 9:2). The 70 years, therefore, set the stage for Daniel’s prayer and for the subsequent prophecy. Where do the 70 years fit in history?
This article discusses Jewish views and surveys the interpretations of 12 Christian writers of the first four centuries. The purpose is to determine how their views compared to those of modern interpreters. It shows that there was a strong consensus among the early church fathers that Daniel’s seventy weeks prophecy was fulfilled in Christ.