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In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to speak on behalf of that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy.
Prophethood has existed in many cultures and religions throughout history, including Mesopotamian religion, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Manichaeism, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and Thelema.
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Calligraphic name of Allah in Arabic, copied from Public Domain artwork
Calligraphic name of Allah in Arabic, copied from Public Domain artwork
Bahai star.svg
Nine-pointed star, a symbol of the Baha'i Faith.
Nine-pointed star, a symbol of the Baha'i Faith.
Bahá'u'lláh (Mírzá Ḥusayn-`Alí Núrí) in 1868.jpg
Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh
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CIMRM 44 (vI.67): Palmyrene pater of the Roman cult of Mithras at Dura Europos (Syria), 3rd century,...
CIMRM 44 (vI.67): Palmyrene pater of the Roman cult of Mithras at Dura Europos (Syria), 3rd century,...
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Welsh dragon
Welsh dragon
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Image from page 39 of "Ancient seals of the Near East" (1940).jpg
Title: Ancient seals of the Near East Identifier: ancientsealsofne34marti Year: 1940 (1940s) Authors...
Title: Ancient seals of the Near East Identifier: ancientsealsofne34marti Year: 1940 (1940s) Authors...
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fresco painted by Michelangelo and his assistants for the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican between 1508...
fresco painted by Michelangelo and his assistants for the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican between 1508...
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Painting by an unknown painter, circa 1842. The original is owned by the Community of Christ archive...
Painting by an unknown painter, circa 1842. The original is owned by the Community of Christ archive...
Mattia Preti - San Giovanni Battista Predicazione.jpg
A dramatic image of St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness.
A dramatic image of St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (c. 1897).jpg
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (13 February 1835 – 26 May 1908), a religious figure from India, and the founder ...
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (13 February 1835 – 26 May 1908), a religious figure from India, and the founder ...
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Mohammed receiving his first revelation from the angel Gabriel. Miniature illustration on vellum fro...
Mohammed receiving his first revelation from the angel Gabriel. Miniature illustration on vellum fro...
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Woodcut for "Die Bibel in Bildern", 1860.
Woodcut for "Die Bibel in Bildern", 1860.
Seal of Mani (cleaned up). Seal with figure of Mani, possibly 3rd century CE, possibly Irak. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris.jpg
Seal of Mani (cleaned up). Seal with figure of Mani, possibly 3rd century CE, possibly Irak. Cabinet...
Seal of Mani (cleaned up). Seal with figure of Mani, possibly 3rd century CE, possibly Irak. Cabinet...
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Symbol of Zoroastrianism, white version.
Symbol of Zoroastrianism, white version.
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Aleister Crowley as Magus, Liber ABA
Aleister Crowley as Magus, Liber ABA
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