The Coming Prince: The Marvelous Prophecy of Daniel's Seventy Weeks Concerning the Antichrist

Dr Chuck Missler recommended this book along with his Book of Revelation commentary. These two books will give you a deeper understanding of the bible. KL

Sir Robert Anderson was a great Biblical scholar whose contribution to the study of Bible prophecy cannot be underestimated. Today his book The Coming Prince provides the basis for most scholars view of the great "70 weeks" prophecy found in Daniel 9. For those fellow Berean's out there who love to study Bible prophecy there are several problems related to Sir Robert Anderson's theory which have been ignored for far too long.*1*Sir Anderson's basis for the fulfillment of Daniel 9 and the 70 weeks is based upon a decree given in the 20th year of "Artaxerxes". Has anyone ever wondered how Sir Anderson reconciled the following passages in Nehemiah?Nehemiah 1:1-2 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.Nehemiah 2:1-2 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,Nehemiah 5:14 14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.Word came to Nehemiah about the status of Jerusalem in the 9th month (Chisleu) of the 20th year of Artaxerxes. Nehemiah 2 then states that Nehemiah appeared before the king in the 1st month (Nisan) in the 20th year with a sad countenance regarding the status of Jerusalem. How could Nehemiah be sad before he even knew about the status of Jerusalem? In Neh. 5 we have a related statement which says Nehemiah was governor of Jerusalem from the 20th - 32nd year of the King. A period the text states as 12 years. Yet, the 20th through the 32nd year is actually 13 years. The most likely solution to this problem is that the 20th year of Neh. 2 & 5 should have been translated the 21st year.My question is how could the most important prophecy in the Scripture be based upon a passage of Scripture to which some uncertainty is attached?*2*Sir Anderson in his claim that the "Artaxerxes" of Nehemiah is the Persian Longimanus quotes the famous chronologist Rawlinson as follows:"[20] Artaxerxes I. reigned forty years, from 465 to 425. He is mentioned by Herodotus once (6. 98), by Thucydides frequently. Both writers were his contemporaries. There is every reason to believe that he was the king who sent Ezra and Nehemiah to Jerusalem, and sanctioned the restoration of the fortifications." - RAWLINSON, Herodotus, vol. 4, p. 217." Anderson, Sir Robert (2013-12-05). The Coming Prince (p. 71). Great Plains Press. Kindle Edition.The above quote is the sum of Sir Anderson's evidence concerning the identity of the Biblical "Artaxerxes". It is amazing to me that Sir Anderson provides no Biblical evidence to support this assertion when the Bible is full of 2nd temple chronology. Here are a few problems with the assumption made by Rawlinson and promoted by Sir Robert Anderson.1. Ezra was a contemporary of Nehemiah and we know that Ezra's father died in the 19th year of Nebuchadnezzar. This simple fact makes Ezra a generation older than Moses by the 21st year of "Artaxerxes" if this "Artaxerxes" is in fact Longimanus.2. Many of the priests and Levites "chief of their fathers" who came up with Joshua and Zerubbabel in the 1st year of Cyrus (Neh. 12) were still alive in the 21st year of "Artaxerxes" (Neh. 10). If this "Artaxerxes" is the Persian Longimanus then these men lived (at a minimum) a generation longer than Moses and Aaron.3. Talmon and Akkub the porters were contemporaries of Joiakim (son of Jeshua/Jozadak) in the days of Nehemiah and Ezra.4. The contemporaneous relationship of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah. (Neh. 12)5. Darius son of Hystaspes was also known as "Artaxerxes" based upon the context of Ezra 6:13-15.*3*Sir Robert Anderson's use of a so called prophetic year of 360 days: This year is based upon the assumption that the 150 days/ 5 months mentioned in Genesis must be extrapolated into a year of 12 months/360 days. It must be further assumed that this lunar year of 360 days was not intercalated with the solar year of 365.24 days of that era. (As was the practice of that day.)It must further be acknowledged that neither a 365.24 day year nor a 360 day lunar year was in used during the 2nd temple era or is it in use today. The Biblical calendar uses a lunar/solar year of either 354 or 383 days. (Once every 3 years or so a 13th month is added to intercalate the Biblical calendar.)The above challenges are just a few of the many problems with Sir Robert Anderson's interpretation of prophecy of 70 weeks. Until they are addressed in a reasonable manner based upon a contextual rendering of the Biblical record then Sir Anderson's theory must be considered with a Berean's skepticism.

This is a very interesting read and one thing I found very exciting is the depth of understanding of Jesus second coming and end times written by Sir Robert Anderson and those he references.

The Coming Prince, is a wonderful book. Reading about the history of Israel and realizing that the nation of Israel was not yet. The perspective is valuable and at the same time Sir Robert Anderson speaks of Germany looking for deliverance. Ultimately putting to rest the lies of men about the Book of Daniel.

This book is a great resource. When reading Anderson, you get a feel of the methodic, investigatory manner in which he approaches his analysis of Daniel.

Very thorough and in-depth treatise. Eye opening. Thought provoking. Because of the English language structure pre- WW1 can be a little difficult, but well worth the it

Though this work was written well over a century ago(1894) it still is an exemplary of diligent and meticulous investigation of GOD's scripture. Sir Robert Anderson displays a keen investigative mind in unraveling the intracacies Bible dating using Hebrew calendars and specific historic events to determing the actual fulfillment of Daniel's 69 weeks, as it happened to the very day(173880 days) in April 6, 32 A.D. That is the very day Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem as was prophesied in the Old Testament of Zechariah 9:9 and Psalm 118:26. The beginning date was on March 13, 445 B.C. when Artaxerxes Longimanus degreed that Nehamiah was to restore the walls of Jerusalem.With mathmatical precision Sir Anderson performed a precise conversion of calendars and dates to verify the inerrancy of 69 weeks of years. Furthermore, he carefully refutes all counter arguments as to supposed Biblical contradictions as to events and dates. Despite some probably less familliar wording of older English the reader should be mesmerized by Sir Andersons very punctilious use of language in propouding his arguments. Any serious student of not only Bible prophecy but the whole word of GOD owes it to himself to study this marvelous work.

Too hard for layperson to read.

This is a challenging and insightful book given the date it was written. Although looking at Daniel's prophecies, it has much insight for us today.Not necessarily an easy read it has lots to offer those interested in biblical prophecy.

Sir Robert Anderson ex CPO and a Brit (forgive me) he has calculated out the Hebrew calendar to evidence the fact that on the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey He presented himself as Messiah as predicted the book of Daniel. Must read this very old book.

His police mind is used to cut through all the dross Christendom had accumulated over more than eighteen centuries, let the words of St Paul be recalled let GOD be true and every man a lier. LORD your Kingdom come.

not an easy read but a brilliant scholar. for the serious student. 19th century policeman and Bible scholar. predicted the re-establishment of the nation of Israel.

Sir Robert Anderson demonstrates a deep and insightful understanding of scripture. Some analysis a little hard to understand, but with repeated reading you soon grasp what he is trying to say. Would certainly recommend for those who, like myself, wish to understand more about the events to take place during the last days.