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"Daniel in the Lions Den" by Peter Paul Rubens

• Sixth Century B.C. prophet described as having an unshakable commitment to God

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The Old Testament story of the prophet Daniel proves that one’s commitment to God can be kept in the face of hostile circumstances, ministers say.

The Revs. Windsor Archie and Mark Bristow and Minister Doug Doyle say Daniel, who is believed to have lived from 620 to 538 B.C., was a very gifted man who gained respect and power in pagan Babylon, in present day Iraq, and in the subsequent kingdom of the Medes without compromising his faith ...

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