Religion Past and Present

Get access
Search Results: | 2 of 12 |

Prophets and Prophecy
(8,753 words)

[German Version]

I. Religious Studies

1. The term.

In the significance ascribed to religious phenomena, prophecy surpasses individual experiences of mysticism, ecstasy, and inspiration, as well as the situational activities of established functionaries such as priests (Priesthood), shamans (Shamanism), or diviners (Divination). Revelations ascribed by prophets to the deity they serve give ethical guidance to a community.

The term προφήτης/prophḗtēs derives fr…

Cite this page
Beinhauer-Köhler, Bärbel, Jeremias, Jörg, Gray, Rebecca, Hayoun, Maurice-Ruben, Aune, David E., Ludwig, Frieder, Rubin, Uri and Arnulf, Arwed, “Prophets and Prophecy”, in: Religion Past and Present. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1877-5888_rpp_COM_024482>
First published online: 2011
First print edition: ISBN: 9789004146662, 2006-2013



▲   Back to top   ▲