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biblical prophets  

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  • Biblical prophets are figures in the Hebrew Bible who address the Israelite community and its kings on behalf of God. Their primary functions are to criticize the people for breaking God's commandments and to deliver warnings about the consequences of continued disobedience. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Biblical Prophets]

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