The Lord of Spirits Prophet Motive
May 27, 2022
Explore the nature of prophecy, ancient sources of divination, prophetic form criticism, the story of Balaam, Oracles in mythology, Hebrew titles for prophets, encounters of King Saul, false prophets vs. cult leaders, modern vs. traditional prophets, prophets in the New Testament, significance of dreams, and the role of prophets in Christian tradition.
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Prophecy and Divination
- Prophecy is a type of divination, attempting to access divine wisdom or knowledge.
- Divination methods include astrology, reading animal entrails (haruspexy), and observing animal behavior.
Divine Perspective on Time
- Divine beings have a different relationship with time than humans.
- They may know things that seem like they're from the future or distant past.
Role of Pagan Priests
- Most pagan priests in the ancient world specialized in divination techniques.
- They studied signs, omens, dreams, and other methods to access divine knowledge.