Do Not Bow Down: Reading Daniel in a Time of Tyranny

Lessons in resistance from the book of Daniel

In an age when autocrats set the agenda, outright lies pass for truth, and human dignity is trampled underfoot, holding fast to core convictions is more important than ever. In Do Not Bow Down, Ad van Nieuwpoort--a beloved Dutch pastor and public theologian--shows how the biblical book of Daniel offers powerful lessons in resilience and resistance.

As he recounts how Daniel stood up to a tyrannical regime, van Nieuwpoort offers clear takeaways for today's readers: stay vigilant, have courage, fear not, and more. He also brings in modern voices of conscience--Timothy Snyder, Alexei Navalny, V