Here is one of the most beloved and dramatic stories of the ancient world, retold in clear, present-day English. Bel and the Dragon gathers three vivid episodes from the life of the prophet Daniel at the court of Babylon. When the king demands that Daniel worship the great idol Bel, Daniel quietly proves that the god is a fraud — and exposes the priests who have been deceiving the people for years. Then Daniel faces the fearsome dragon, a living serpent worshiped by the Babylonians, and defeats it with nothing but wisdom and trust in God. Cast into the lion's den for his faithfulness, Daniel is sustained by a miracle that spans the heavens. This faithful modern edition preserves the wit, courage, and reverence of the original, inviting readers to encounter a timeless story of true worship and the triumph of truth over deception. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.