THEO 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Micaiah
14 Apr 2020
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Biblical prophets thus act as shamans: shamans often perform all of the above. Those who experience the spiritual dimension of this world. Almost mystics when they are in contact are in some sort of trance state. Often in the bible people simply ask a prophet and he gives answer. There is no evidence of special preparation by prophet given. In other places prophets are described as being in a trance. Saul is said to come across a band of prophets singing and dancing. Primary function of prophets was to advise on political action: especially war, cf. They were supposed to support the action of the king. They, however, sometimes fomented dissent against the rulers. Prophets in bible are heavily involved in politics. Examples besides elijah and elishain judges the leaders are prophetssamuel was a leader and advises saul and david and was involved in the replacement of saul by davida prophet was involved with jeroboam"s rebellion.
