Belteshazzar or The Heroic Jew: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature written by Thomas Harrison and published in 1727. The poem is a retelling of the biblical story of Belshazzar, the king of Babylon, and his encounter with the Jewish prophet Daniel. The story is set in ancient Babylon, where Belshazzar is throwing a lavish feast for his nobles when a mysterious hand appears and writes on the wall. Daniel is called upon to interpret the message,...