What roles did prophets play in ancient israel?

Answer 1

The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to rebuke with caustic words if commanded to by God.

The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.

Answer 2

In the name of God, restricting people away from uncontrolled sex relations and the cruelties formed therewith. Another role is that to integrate the sect to a stronger and more legitimate single society, and thus, make it resistant to any misfortune.

Answer 3

The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to rebuke with caustic words if commanded to by God.
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.
Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.

Answer 4

The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, men and women, who were merited with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet rebuke them if commanded to by God.

• Link: Why did the Prophets rebuke?
  
• Link: Why did some people not listen to them?
  

The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, belief, and loyalty to God. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, and they gave hope with the prophecies of Redemption.

Some of the prophetical chapters detail Israelite history, some exhort the people to improve themselves, some predict events or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.

See also the other Related Links.Link: A list of the Israelite prophets

Link: Why did prophecy end?

Link: History of the Hebrew Bible

Link: Some fulfilled prophecies

Answer 5

Andrew D. H. Mayes (The World of Ancient Israel, Sociology and the Old Testament) cites Weber, who defines a prophet as an individual bearer of charisma, who by virtue of his mission proclaims a religious doctrine or divine commandment. Weber sees two types of prophet: the first is the exemplary man who sets a personal example, represented by Buddha, and the second is one who claims to be the instrument for the proclamation of a god and his will, as represented by Muhammad. He says that the Hebrew prophets always fell into the second category.

Prophets were generally of high social standing, and came from the middle classes. The peasants were disinterested in such matters, while the nobility required of religion a legitimising function to justify itself.

Some see the prophets as intermediaries who functioned as spokesmen for support groups, but other sociologists see them as lone individuals. Another view is that prophets were a conservative bulwark against change in society.

Answer 6

The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to rebuke with caustic words if commanded to by God. (See: Why did the Prophets rebuke? And see: Why did some people not listen to them?)
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.

Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.

See also:A list of the Israelite prophets

Why did prophecy end?

History of the Hebrew Bible

Some fulfilled prophecies

Answer 7

The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to rebuke with caustic words if commanded to by God.

• Link: Why did the Prophets rebuke?
  
• Link: Why did some people not listen to them?
  

The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.

Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.

See also the other Related Links.Link: A list of the Israelite prophets

Link: Why did prophecy end?

Link: History of the Hebrew Bible

Link: Some fulfilled prophecies

Answer 8

The role of prophets in Judaism, was that of a person through whom HaShem communicated. Prophecy did not necessarily include future events.

Answer 9

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