Six stories of Daniel and his friends (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) maintaining their faith while serving in the Babylonian and Persian courts .

Four complex visions featuring strange beasts and symbolic timelines that point to the ultimate victory of God’s kingdom over oppressive earthly empires. 2. The Apocryphal Additions

Often appears as Chapter 13 or as a prologue to Chapter 1.

Expands the "Fiery Furnace" story. It includes a penitential prayer by Azariah (Abednego) and a liturgical hymn of praise sung by the three men while inside the flames. Susanna and the Elders: