Thompson, Steven2023-11-012023-11-011997-01-012016-01-13<p>Thompson, S. (1997). Those who are wise: The Maskilim in Daniel and the New Testament. In D. Merling (Ed.), <em>To understand the scriptures: Essays in honor of William H. Shea</em> (pp. 215-220). Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University.</p>0964206021 (pbk.)https://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/08011582<p>There is evidence that the earliest followers of Jesus included a group considered to carry the role assigned to the <em>maskilim</em>, “the wise” of Daniel chapters 11 and 12. They provided a ministry of discernment, instruction in eschatological matters, and spiritual guidance to the larger community of believers.</p>en-usThe Wisespiritual discernersMaskilimJesus movementBook Chapter