The Book of Daniel is a canonical book in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is the 27th book of the Old Testament and the 4th book of the Major Prophets. Synonyms for the Book of Daniel include the Prophesy of Daniel, the Danielic writings, the Book of the Prophet Daniel and simply Daniel. The book describes the story of the prophet Daniel and his experiences in Babylon, where he was taken into exile with other Judeans. It also contains prophecies that were fulfilled in the time of the Babylonian, Persian and Greek Empires and some that are yet to be fulfilled. The Book of Daniel is a fundamental book for understanding biblical apocalyptic literature.