The 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 speak 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.
In the Old Testament the prophets were mainly to speak to the people and let them no gods word and in some cases warning of the future as well.
In Jewish tradition, there are three categories in the Old Testament: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. In the Christian Old Testament, we have the books of the law, the books of history, the books of poetry, the major prophets, and the minor prophet. There are 39 books in the Old Testament.
Prophets.
The old testament is read and studied because the prophets and kings were in the old testament. It is history as well as what is to come as told by prophets.
In the old testament which has both the major and minor prophets, but in the new testament John the baptist is a prophet.
The old testament contains the Prophets of our Father The new testament contains the writings about Christ and the Apostles
The book of Job can be found in the Old Testament.
Yes. Amos is considered as one of the twelve lesser Prophets in the Old Testament.
The prophet Isaiah is a major prophet in the old testament.
The prophets were in the old testament. The new testament does not have any prophets, because Jesus had already fufilled the prophecies made in the old testament. However, the new testament includes 12 Apostles, including the 12 disciples minus Judas, plus Paul
Both the prophets that did not die are Elijah and Enoch.
Elijah was one of the major prophets in the old testament..
The old testament is made of the history of the Jews and the prophecies of the prophets , and life of the Jews under king.