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Definition

Prophet

1. A person who speaks by divine inspiration or as the interpreter through whom the will of a god is expressed.

2. A person gifted with profound moral insight and exceptional powers of expression.

3. A predictor; a soothsayer.

4. The chief spokesperson of a movement or cause.

5. a. Prophets (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The second of the three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures, comprising the books of Joshua, Judges, Kings Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve

b. Prophet On of the prophets mentioned in the Bible, especially one believed to be the author of one of these books. Used with the.

6. Prophet Islam Muhammad. Used with the.

Most of the books about Prophets and the Old Testament are in the 220-222 section of the Non-fiction shelves.

Search the Marian College Resource Centre library catalogue AccessIt for available resources.

Useful books

Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: 220.92 CHR
ISBN: 9780241309612
A unique visual guide to more than 90 bible characters from the Old and New Testaments, from Adam and Eve to Jesus and the Apostles. Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, and apostles, Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings simply and clearly.
The Bible's Most Fascinating People by Robin Paul Nettelhorst
Call Number: 220.92 NET
ISBN: 9780762108886
Publication Date: 2008-01-24
Get to know the Bibles most intriguing personalities--with all their human frailties and accomplishments--in this illustrated collection of stories from both the Old and New Testaments. More than 100 full-color photographs.
People of the Bible by Robert Backhouse
Call Number: 220.9 BAC
ISBN: 9781859850541
Publication Date: 2002
Illustrated Who's who" for characters in the old and New Testement
A friendly Guide to Prophets by Brian Boyle
Call Number: 224 BOY
ISBN: 9781925009613
Looks at the teaching of some of the great prophets including Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
Bible People Factfile by Peter Martin; Matt Buckingham (Illustrator)
Call Number: 220.9 MAR
ISBN: 9780745963884
Case files on: Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, David, Jezebel, Hezekiah, Jonah, Daniel, Esther, Herod, John the Baptist, Jesus, Simon Peter, Martha, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Paul.

References

World Book Online
Log in to World Book online to search for a particular Prophet.
You will need a User Name and Password available from the Resource Centre staff.

Searching the Web

There is a lot of material available on the Internet therefore it is important to use effective search techniques to find the right material to suit your needs.

Decide on your Search terms.

Try a broad search on Old Testament Prophets

Or be more specific.

Try the name of your chosen Prophet - "The Prophet Elijah"or "The Prophet Jonah"

Websites

Click on these websites for information on Prophets

Prophets of Christianity
Wikipedia prophets are those mentioned as such in the Old Testament . It is believed that prophets are chosen and called by God.
The Prophets
BBC radio 4 audio clips - Elijah, Jonah, Isaiah
BibleWise
Prophets - Bible characters
Read biographical information here.

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