prophet

thumb|Isaiah, an important Biblical prophet, in fresco on the [[Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo]]

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A prophet is a person believed to receive divine messages or insights about future events, often in religious traditions like Christianity and Judaism. Prophets have been historically significant because their teachings and predictions have shaped religious beliefs, moral values, and how communities understand their relationship with the divine.

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Etymology
Mesopotamian origins
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Christianity
Traditional definitions
Catholicism
Ongoing prophecy
Latter Day Saint movement
Adventism
Seventh-day Adventist
Branch Davidians
Manichaeism
Islam
Ahmadiyya
Druze faith
Baháʼí Faith
Native Americans
Thelema
Secular usage
See also
References
Notes
Citations
Works cited
Further reading
External links

thumb|Isaiah, an important Biblical prophet, in fresco on the [[Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo]]

In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to be a conduit for that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy.

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