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The chapter introduces the concept of prophecy in the ancient Near East, emphasizing its role as a form of divine knowledge intermediation rather than mere future prediction. It discusses the scarcity and uneven distribution of ancient prophetic texts, primarily from Mari and Assyria, and highlights the similarities between Near Eastern prophecy and Greek oracles. The chapter also explores the various designations and functions of prophets, the nature of the sources documenting prophetic activities, and the
- Author
- Anuradha Choudhary
- Language
- EN