Prophets

Prophets
noun plural the second part of the Hebrew Bible — see bible table

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • Prophets —    Prophets are figures from the Old Testament who conveyed the word of God, among them Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Elijah, Ezekiel, and Habbakuk. Their prophecies usually admonished the Israelites and inspired their choice of a proper moral… …   Dictionary of Renaissance art

  • 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 —    This term refers to one of the three main sections of the Tanak or Hebrew Scriptures: Torah (Law), Nebi im (Prophets) and Ketubim (Writings) …   Glossary of theological terms

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  • PROPHETS, LIVES OF THE — PROPHETS, LIVES OF THE, name given to one of the few examples of ancient Jewish hagiographic writings (another example being the Martyrdom of Isaiah ). Although in its present form the book contains some Christian elements, there is a general… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

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  • Prophets of Doom — est le neuvième album studio du groupe Pro Pain sorti en 2005. Liste des chansons Neocon 3:26 Un American 5:17 Hates Marches On 4:17 One World Ain t Enough 4:20 Getting Over 4:28 Operation Blood For Oil 4:16 Torn 3:37 Death Toll Rises 3:55 The… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • prophets of Baal — prophets of the Canaan god Baal …   English contemporary dictionary

  • 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

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