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Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was a Seleucid king who ruled from175 to164 BCE.

Bronze coin of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Seleucia on the Tigris, about173/172–164BCE; CNG,TritonXXII,313. Royal portrait at left; seated goddess holding Nike at right, not a Daniel scene
Bronze coin of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Seleucia on the Tigris, about173/172–164BCE; CNG,TritonXXII,313. Royal portrait at left; seated goddess holding Nike at right, not a Daniel sceneClassical Numismatic Group, Inc. https://www.cngcoins.com · CC BY-SALicense · Image source

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Antiochus IV Epiphanes was a Seleucid king ruling from175 to164 BCE. A historical-critical approach connects Daniel’s final visions with persecution under his rule, around167–164 BCE. His coins bear a royal image and his name. They document Seleucid representations of authority, distinct from the symbolic scenes in Daniel. [1][2]

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  1. CNG, TritonXXII, lot313; identity, reign, mint and issue date. Return to the text ↑
  2. Christine Hayes, Yale lecture23; Daniel7–12 and dating167–164BCE. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 15 October 2026 · aladmin

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  2. Edition 2 · 15 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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