Propheten

Propheten is the German plural of prophet. In religious discourse, a prophet is an individual believed to be chosen by a divine authority to convey revelations, guidance, or warnings to a community. Prophets may deliver moral instruction, interpret sacred texts, call for repentance, and, in some traditions, foretell future events. The exact status and authority of prophets vary across traditions.

In Judaism, prophets are central to scripture. The Hebrew Bible presents figures such as Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah who mediate God's word, interpret the covenant, and challenge social injustice. Their messages often address repentance, justice, and hope for restoration.

In Christian tradition, prophets appear in the Old Testament and, for some, in the life of Jesus as a prophetic figure. Prophecy informs doctrine, ethics, and eschatology; prophetic writings influence liturgy and spiritual practice within various denominations.

In Islam, prophets (nabi) convey God's guidance, with messengers (rasul) delivering new scriptures. Muhammad is considered the final prophet. Other well-known prophets include Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus; prophetic teaching emphasizes submission to God and moral conduct.

In modern usage and scholarship, the term is extended to reformers and visionary leaders beyond strict religious contexts. Academic study treats prophetic texts as components of historical religious literature, examining authorship, historical setting, and interpretation, while believers may continue to view prophets as conduits of divine communication.