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Prophecy, in a broad sense, is the prediction of future events. The etymology of the word is Greek, from pro- "before" plus the root of phanai "speak", i.e. "speaking before" or "foretelling" (proclamation). Prophecy is a general term for assertions presented as the revelation of divine will. Sometimes the Greek word mantikê (divination) is translated as prophecy.For example, R.W.Sharples translates mantikê as prophecy in Alexander of Aphrodisias on Fate (London: Duckworth, 2003).
Throughout history, people have sought knowledge of future events from special individuals or groups who were thought to have the gift of prophecy, such as Oracles at Delphi in ancient Greece. Cultures in which prophecy played an important role include the North American Indians, Mayans, Celts, Druids, Chinese, Chaldeans, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hindus, Hebrews, Tibetans, Greeks, and many in the Christian tradition, among others.
History of prophecy
The earliest manifestations of prophecy were most often found in the form of magical spells and folk charms. In modern times, astrology and other pseudoscientific techniques have gained wide acceptance.
Prophecies are often based on divination, or determining the will of gods or other supernatural entities. Many methods are used to achieve this, including reading tea leaves, cloud formations, animal behavior, or even the entrails of sacrificed animals. The accepted ways of providing prophecies in the Bible and Qur'an is by visions and dreams (with criticisms of the 'other' methods in those Sources as unacceptable). The development of spirituality in all (ancient) societies was in relation to their members discovered use of dreams and prophecies, as they were found to provide knowledge they didn't have, direction, creative suggestions and healthful solutions to their ailments, sometimes in the form of herbs and other things available to them.
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@michael_dennis what prophecy, wit a c btw, is possibly coming true, has it been foretold that jamie ross will be twitter raped?
JamieRoss7 (Jamie Ross) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:41:22 -0000
@michael_dennis what prophecy, wit a c btw, is possibly coming true, has it been foretold that jamie ross will be twitter raped?
RT @Roman247: "No 1s stoppin me thats my prophecy.I gotta be 1 of da best 2 do it Stick out my chest and do"»I def digg'n ur words of wisdom
_dimeondaloose (Jorda Dawkins) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:37:20 -0000
RT @Roman247: "No 1s stoppin me thats my prophecy.I gotta be 1 of da best 2 do it Stick out my chest and do"»I def digg'n ur words of wisdom
"It's not me! It's the prophecy!" #LinesFromSyfyShows
MustafaShaheen (Mustafa Shaheen) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:27:45 -0000
"It's not me! It's the prophecy!" #LinesFromSyfyShows
Bought a ring of prophecy in Elven Blood http://bit.ly/kKEKy
Renzobersano (Renzo Bersano) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:24:56 -0000
Bought a ring of prophecy in Elven Blood http://bit.ly/kKEKy
@JoJoistheway i kno dats rite...receive dat prophecy girl!! :)
klb_21 (kristina blake) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:12:14 -0000
@JoJoistheway i kno dats rite...receive dat prophecy girl!! :)
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Prophecy - Says that in the strict sense, prophecy is the revelation of future events, but points out that in Scripture, prophecy may also be related to the gift of knowledge and sometimes is used to refer to divine inspiration concerning any secret.
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