latter prophets

latter prophets
latter prophets
1. The Old Testament books from Isaiah to Malachi, divided into the major prophets and minor prophets
2. The prophets to whom these books are ascribed
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Latter Prophets,
1. the prophetic books of the Old Testament; the Major and Minor Prophets.
2. the prophets who are believed to have written the books.

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