Ep. 6 - Daniel 8:14 and the Sanctuary in 164 BC? | Engaging the Critics

Welcome again to epidoe 6 of Engaging the Critics! Does Antiochus IV Epiphanes truly fit the little horn of Daniel 8? Does the cleansing of the Jerusalem temple in 164 BC account for the prophecy—or are there problems with that interpretation? In this response, Pastor Burrell examines Mike Colburn’s presentation on The Thinking Cup, where he argues that Daniel 8:14 points to the temple’s purification under Judas Maccabeus rather than the heavenly sanctuary and the investigative judgment beginning in 1844. He investigate his arguments concerning the chapter’s Medo-Persian and Greek setting, the origin of the little horn, and more. We also examine his appeal to scholarly consensus: does widespread agreement establish that Antiochus fulfills all the details of the prophecy? Join us as we test the interpretation against Scripture, consider the historical claims, and examine the Adventist responses. Before accepting that 1844 has been disproven, let’s carefully investigate the evidence. Have your Bible ready, and share your questions in the comments! #Daniel8 #AntiochusEpiphanes #LittleHorn #InvestigativeJudgment #1844 #BibleProphecy #AdventDefenseLeague #SeventhDayAdventist #MikeColburn #TheThinkingCup #Sanctuary #BiblicalInterpretation #SDA #Adventist #Bible #Christian #Adventism