Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Jewish Thought (6/12) Previous Document: Question 12.8: What do Jews say happens when a person dies? Do Jews believe in reincarnation? In hell or heaven? Purgatory? Next Document: Question 12.10: It seems that prophecy was once central to Judaism; why don't we have prophets today? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Answer: The primary job of a prophet was not to foretell the future, but to arouse the people and the government to repentance and observance. Next time someone bugs you about not being Jewish enough, and all sorts of nasty ideas float through your head, remind yourself that Jeremiah was killed for his preaching. Jonah did not want to be a prophet. User Contributions:Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Jewish Thought (6/12) Previous Document: Question 12.8: What do Jews say happens when a person dies? Do Jews believe in reincarnation? In hell or heaven? Purgatory? Next Document: Question 12.10: It seems that prophecy was once central to Judaism; why don't we have prophets today? Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: SCJ FAQ Maintainer <maintainer@scjfaq.org>
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