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prophetism

prophetism

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Beliefs and practices about people who say they receive messages from a god or spirit
  • noun
  • /ˈprɒfɪtɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: profetismo
  • The influence of prophetism is evident in various cultural narratives, emphasizing the role of prophets in guiding communities.

Examples

  • By comparison, this question can only be answered in a speculative fashion in reference to biblical prophetism.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Historically, the myth of origin has been broken by Jewish prophetism as well as by the autonomous consciousness of the Enlightenment.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In The Socialist Decision, Tillich connects the myth of origin with priestly power and the breaking of the myth with biblical or secular prophetism.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Many religious groups have distinct beliefs and practices that define their approach to prophetism in history.

  • Scholars often debate the significance of prophetism and its impact on societal values and moral teachings.

Surface Forms

prophetism singular
prophetisms plural

Morphology

prophetism = prophet (transparent) = prophet + ism

Standard noun formation from 'prophet' with the suffix '-ism' denoting a belief, practice, or doctrine; meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Prophetism comes from the word prophet, which in Greek was built from pro- meaning 'before' and phemi meaning 'to speak', so a prophet was originally someone who 'speaks for' a god or speaks a message from the future. So, prophetism is the set of beliefs and practices about people who 'speak for' God or gods.