Exploring Ancient Prophecy Beyond the Bible

The chapter delves into ancient sources from the Near East dating back to the 18th century BC, discussing the well-established concept of prophets and prophecy with multiple Semitic terms. It clarifies that prophecy is a form of divination, not just predicting the future, and explores how humans seek divine knowledge. The conversation also delves into divination techniques, the role of pagan priests in interpreting signs, and the distinction between prophecy and other forms of divination.