¿Un Daniel polifónico? El libro de Daniel y la tradición del Antiguo Testamento.

This paper analyses the complex figure of Daniel, whom Jewish and Catholic traditions have interpreted in different ways, either as a wise man or as a prophet. The disagreement on the portrayal of Daniel -the book and the hero- is reflected in the differential position it occupies in either tradition, due among other reasons to its nature of rereading and compendium of the Scripture. In Daniel, the voice of the most important biblical characters (Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Esther) appears to be heard in harmony with his. Given this polyphonic dimension, I propose an alternative to the often restrictive classification of Daniel to just one category: not only is he a prophet, wise man, and apocalyptic figure, but also someone who joins the ranks of the patriarchs, judges, priests, and kings of the biblical tradition. This more complete vision of Daniel would enrich the understanding of its theology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]