More than simply moral tales, the book of Daniel is politically subversive. Written at a time when Israel was in exile and ruled by a nationalistic empire that demanded their worship, the book of Daniel insists that only God reigns supreme.This book also deals in complex apocalyptic visions of the future. These visions require a modern audience to examine the ancient context a bit more closely. Though on the surface it may seem a rather bizarre or foreign book, it holds truths relevant to struggles felt in modern day.