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== Prophets in Rabbinic Judaism == | == Prophets in Rabbinic Judaism == | ||
According to Rabbinic Judaism, prophecy ceased after the Babylonian exile ([[Haggai]], [[ | According to Rabbinic Judaism, prophecy ceased after the Babylonian exile ([[Haggai]], [[Zechariah]], and [[Malachi]] were the last prophets). The tradition recognizes 56 "biblical" prophets, including seven prophetesses and one non-Jewish prophet ([[Balaam]]). [[Moses]] is celebrated as the greatest prophet. [[Daniel]] is not counted among the prophets, as he is regarded more as a "writer" than a preacher. | ||
*[[Abraham]] (Gen 11:26 - 25:10) | *[[Abraham]] (Gen 11:26 - 25:10) | ||
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*[[Hanani]], the father of Jehu | *[[Hanani]], the father of Jehu | ||
Female Prophets | ==== Female Prophets ==== | ||
*[[Sarah]] (Gen 11:29 - 23:20) | *[[Sarah]] (Gen 11:29 - 23:20) | ||
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*[[Huldah]] (II Kings 22:14-20) | *[[Huldah]] (II Kings 22:14-20) | ||
*[[Esther]] ([[Book of Esther]]) | *[[Esther]] ([[Book of Esther]]) | ||
==== Non-Jewish Prophets ==== | |||
*[[Balaam]] | *[[Balaam]] | ||
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According to Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, Prophets are individuals who served as intermediaries of revelation between God and humankind.
Overview
The list of recognized prophets varies according to different traditions, even within the same religion. Those labeled as "false prophets" in one tradition, may be regarded as "true prophets" by others, and vice versa.
The patent of "prophet" may or may not be attributed to some individuals even when their authority is not disputed. Sometimes it can be attributed to people outside one's own religious community.
Prophets in Rabbinic Judaism
According to Rabbinic Judaism, prophecy ceased after the Babylonian exile (Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi were the last prophets). The tradition recognizes 56 "biblical" prophets, including seven prophetesses and one non-Jewish prophet (Balaam). Moses is celebrated as the greatest prophet. Daniel is not counted among the prophets, as he is regarded more as a "writer" than a preacher.
- Abraham (Gen 11:26 - 25:10)
- Isaac (Gen 21:1 - 35:29)
- Jacob (Gen 25:21 - 49:33)
- Moses (Ex 2:1 - Deut 34:5)
- Aaron (Ex 4:14 - Num 33:39)
- Joshua (Ex. 17:9 - 14, 24:13, 32:17 - 18, 33:11; Num. 11:28 - 29, 13:4 - 14:38; 27:18 - 27:23; Deut. 1:38, 3:28, 31:3, 31:7; Joshua 24:29)
- Phinehas (Pinchas) (Ex. 6:25; Num. 25:7-25:11; Num. 31:6; Josh. 22:13 - Josh. 24:33; Judges 20:28)
- Elkanah (1 Sam 1:1 - 2:20)
- Eli (1 Sam 1:9 - 4:18)
- Samuel (1 Sam 1:1 - 25:1)
- Gad (1 Sam 22:5; II Sam 24:11-19; I Chron 21:9-21:19, 29:29)
- Nathan (II Sam 7:2 - 17; 12:1 - 25)
- David (I Sam 16:1 - I Kings 2:11)
- Solomon (II Sam 12:24; 1 Kings 1:10 - 11:43)
- Iddo (II Chron 9:29, 12:15, 13:22)
- Michaiah ben Imlah (I Kings 22:8-28; II Chron 18:7-27
- Obadiah (I Kings 18; Obadiah)
- Ahiyah the Shilonite (I Kings 11:29-30; 12:15; 14:2-18; 15:29)
- Jehu ben Hanani (I Kings 16:1 - 7; II Chron 19:2; 20:34)
- Azariah ben Oded (2 Chron 15)
- Jahaziel the Levite (2 Chron 20:14)
- Eliezer ben Dodavahu (2 Chron 20:37)
- Amoz (the father of Isaiah)
- Elijah (1 Kings 17:1 - 21:29; 2 Kings 1:10-2:15, 9:36-37, 10:10, 10:17)
- Elisha (1 Kings 19:16-19; 2 Kings 2:1-13:21)
- Shemaiah (I Kings 12:22-24; II Chron 11:2-4, 12:5-15
- Neriah, father of Baruch
- Seraiah (Jeremiah 51:61-64)
- [[Mehseiah, father of Neriah
- [[Mordecai Bilshan (Esther)
- Oded, the father of Azariah
- Hanani, the father of Jehu
Female Prophets
- Sarah (Gen 11:29 - 23:20)
- Miriam (Ex 15:20-21; Num 12:1-12:15, 20:1)
- Deborah (Judges 4:1 - 5:31)
- Hannah (I Sam 1:1 - 2:21)
- Abigail (I Sam 25:1 - 25:42)
- Huldah (II Kings 22:14-20)
- Esther (Book of Esther)
Non-Jewish Prophets
List of Prophets in Christianity
According to Christianity, the gift of prophecy extended beyond the end of the Babylonian exile to include some individuals living during the Second temple period and the Apostolic age. While recognizing the authority of the "biblical" prophets, Christianity adds Daniel and John the Baptist. Enoch also is called "prophet" in the letter of Jude. From the Christian perspective, all prophecy converges in the announcement of the messiahship of Jesus of Nazareth, and after Jesus in the authentic interpretation of his message.
List of Prophets in Islam
Twenty-five individuals are named "prophets" in the Quran. Muhammad is celebrated as the last and greatest prophet; from the Islamic perspective, all prophecy converges in the announcement of the mission of Muhammad. Four prophets are believed to have been given holy books: the Torah (Tawrat) to Moses, the Psalms (Zabur) to David, the Gospel (Injil) to Jesus, and the Qur'an to Muhammad.
Prophets in ancient sources
- See Prophets (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
Prophets in literature & the arts
- See Prophets (arts) -- survey of fictional works
Prophets in scholarship
- See Prophecy
External links
- [ Wikipedia]
- Judaism 101
Subcategories
This category has the following 12 subcategories, out of 12 total.
Pages in category "Prophets (subject)"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
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- Les prophètes d'Israël et les débuts du judaïsme (The Prophets and the Rise of Judaism / 1935 Lods), book
- The Prophets and the Rise of Judaism = Les prophètes d'Israël et les débuts du judaïsme (1937 @1935 Lods / Hooke), book (English ed.)
- Los profetas de Israel y los comienzos del Judaismo (1958 @1935 Lods), book (Spanish ed.)
- All the Bible's Men of Hope (1974 Deen), book