Prophetic witness in the Hebrew Bible: From prophetic word to prophetic books

Groenewald, Alphonso

doi:10.4102/hts.v66i1.889

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“…The emergence of rhetorical criticism and its appreciation of the generative power of imagination has created an awareness that public speech (and thus biblical texts) generate alternative worlds (Brueggemann, 2001: x; cf. Groenewald, 2010:1). It has become generally evident that biblical texts are acts of imagination that offer and propose alternative worlds that exist in the acts of utterance (Brueggemann, 2001: x).…”

Section: Divination and Prophetic Imagination As Analytical Tools In mentioning

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“…Groenewald (2010:1) notes that the biblical text creates worlds or meanings and invites its readers to enter these. When the reader enters such a textual world or the world behind the text – which is often a strange and complex world – they are confronted with the theological claims made by the text or the world behind the text (Groenewald, 2010:1). Through divination and imagination the text communicates to the reader insights from God or the supernatural.…”

Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

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“…Biblical scholars have shown that there is no single definition for an Israelite Prophet (Amanze, 2013; Groenewald, 2010). There is evidence to suggest that in Mari, Mesopotamia and the whole of ancient Israel prophets and prophetesses were important figures in society who had different characteristics.…”

Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…6:14) (Blenkinsopp, 1996: 9). Prophets were professionals who normally belonged to guilds (Groenewald, 2010: 2).…”

Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

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“…The word prophet comes from the Greek word prophētēs in the Septuagint, which is a translation of the Hebrew nābî’ (Groenewald, 2010: 2; Blenkinsopp, 1996: 9). The term hōzeh (‘to see’) and rō’eh (‘to see’) are translated as ‘seer’ (Groenewald, 2010: 2).…”

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Prophecy, Divination and Gender Justice in the Lumpa Church in Zambia

Kangwa¹

2018

Feminist Theology

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This article examines the role of Prophecy and divination in the success of the Lumpa Church of Alice Mulenga Lenshina in Zambia. Concurring with James Amanze (2013), the article argues that the rapid growth of Christianity in Africa is to a large extent due to its engagement with prophecy and divination. Strong growth in African Christianity takes place mainly in the African Initiated Churches (AICs) which are Pentecostal-charismatic in their outlook. In these Churches the emphasis is on the prophetic ministry of the Church, evident in the performance of divination, healing and in predictions of the future. A good example is the Lumpa Church of Lenshina. Taking this Church as a case study, the article argues that Lenshina’s success and that of her Church are based on the fact that divination, prophecy and a search for gender justice were taken seriously.

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Section: Divination and Prophetic Imagination As Analytical Tools In mentioning

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Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

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Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…6:14) (Blenkinsopp, 1996: 9). Prophets were professionals who normally belonged to guilds (Groenewald, 2010: 2).…”

Section: Prophecy and Divination In The Old Testamentmentioning

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Prophecy, Divination and Gender Justice in the Lumpa Church in Zambia

Kangwa¹

2018

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Historical Overview of the Old Testament Prophecy and Prophetism: Its Application to the 21st Century Church

Umaru¹

2023

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Most talked-about and prominent topic in the Church is prophecy and prophetism, which is most misunderstood and misused. The subject is precisely defined and covered in both Testaments. Likewise, many textbooks and articles either explain the subject or reappraise it today. Despite being as ancient as the Bible, prophecy is as modern as the Church of Jesus Christ. The study focuses on how the gift of prophecy might strengthen the modern Church and individual Christians. Data for the study is gathered through a literature review, and discussion is done using the discursive and analytical approach. The entire discussion pitched its tent that prophecy is essential for the 21st-century Church. The results of this study show that God employs prophecy as a unique means of blessing His Church. The congregation of believers is the perfect setting for the Holy Spirit to speak to contemporary needs and circumstances. In the setting of the Christian assembly, the message’s holiness is safeguarded and increased.

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Prophetic witness in the Hebrew Bible: From prophetic word to prophetic books

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Prophecy, Divination and Gender Justice in the Lumpa Church in Zambia

Prophecy, Divination and Gender Justice in the Lumpa Church in Zambia

Historical Overview of the Old Testament Prophecy and Prophetism: Its Application to the 21st Century Church

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