PROPHETS AND PROPHECY — This article is arranged according to the following outline: in the bible classifications nature of prophecy origin and function dreams divination pre classical prophets terminology group prophecy ecstasy group life of prophets role in society… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Prophets — /ˈprɒfəts/ (say profuhts) plural noun the books which form the second of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament, comprising 1. the Former Prophets, Joshua, Judges, I and II Samuel, and I and II Kings. 2. the Latter Prophets, a. Isaiah,… …
prophets, books of — In the Hebrew Bible the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Sam., and 1 and 2 Kgs. are known as the Former Prophets and are all works influenced by the Deuteronomic editors. They have one consistent aim: to show that obedience to the terms of the… … Dictionary of the Bible
Prophets — may refer to:*Nevi im ( The Prophets ), which is the second of the three major sections in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) *Prophets of Islam 124,000 in total, begining with Adam and ending with Muhammad. *Prophet, an interpreter or spokesperson of a… … Wikipedia
Latter Day Saint movement — This article is about this religious movement s origins and general makeup. For treatments of component sects, see List of sects in the Latter Day Saint movement. Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia
Latter Rain (post–World War II movement) — The Latter Rain, also known as the New Order or New Order of the Latter Rain, was a post–World War II movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial to this day. For clarification in discussion of the Latter Rain a… … Wikipedia
Latter Rain Movement — The Latter Rain was a post World War II movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial to this day. For clarification in discussion of the Latter Rain a distinction should be made between: *The Latter Rain Revival (1948… … Wikipedia
Latter Day Saints in popular culture — Mormons have been portrayed in popular media many times. These portrayals often emphasize controversy such as polygamy or myths about the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church). Contents 1 In the 19th and 20th centuries 2 In … Wikipedia
latter-day — adjective Date: 1832 1. of present or recent times < latter day prophets > 2. of a later or subsequent time … New Collegiate Dictionary
Twelve Minor Prophets — Hebrew Bible Tanakh … Wikipedia