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What are the similarities between the traditional African prophets and the Old Testament prophets?

Give the similarities between the traditional African and the Old Testament prophets.

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Maurice
(i) In both, prophets led the people in religious rituals.

(ii) In both cases, prophets were charismatic personalities.

(iii) Both were mediators between God and the people.

(iv) They were called by God to pass messages to the people.

(v) They warned people of the impending dangers and foretold the future.

(vi) They had supernatural powers for they communicated with God through dreams, visions and trances.

(vii) In both, they were people of high integrity, high moral standards and obedient to God's call.

(viii) In some cases, the prophets performed the role of healers and political leaders.

(ix) They condemned social injustices.

(x) They felt the irresistible force to carry out God's message.

(xi) In some cases, prophets were consulted and helped to settle disputes among the people.

(x) Both were consulted to reveal and interpret God's message to the people.

(xi) Both predicted future events/ disasters
maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 1, 2017 at 08:03

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