In 'Daniel,' the 'Three Holy Children' are saved from what ordeal?
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Correct answer: A fiery furnace
The poem 'Daniel' focuses on the Babylonian captivity and specifically the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. God sends an angel to protect them within the fiery furnace, a scene that emphasizes divine intervention.
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