The books of Daniel and Revelation are counterparts of each other. They naturally stand side by side and should be studied together. By the literal method, everything is subject to well-established and clearly-defined law; and, viewed from this standpoint, the reader will be surprised to see how simple, easy, and clear many portions of the Scriptures at once become, which, according to any other system, are dark and unsolvable.
In 1965, Paul Harvey broadcasted "If I Were the Devil." It's now 2024 and I am amazed how accurately Harvey "prophesied" the future spiritual condition of the United States and reflected in the world. In 1965 his statements were considered "ridiculously outlandish", but now… yes, but now…