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Mattias Agabus was born in 1977.

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Agabus is pronounced as ah-GAH-buhs. The emphasis is on the second syllable.

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Agabus is the name of the prophet who prophesied that Paul would be bound at Jerusalem. This prophecy is recorded in Acts 21:10-11 in the Bible.

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Prophet from Jerusalem, knew Paul from when he was Saul, and met in Paul's third missionary journey

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A King who was unable to visit Jesus but asked for a portrait The portrait was called the hieron ikon or the Verum Icon and became the legend of Veronica, the linen cloth pressed to the Face of Jesus.

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Acts 21:10, 11 - And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. When he had come to us, he took Paul's belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " [NKJV]

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The question appears to combine and confuse a couple of references.

Acts 21:8, 9 refer to Philip's four virgin daughters who prophesied, but we are told neither their names nor their prophecies.

The next two verses tell of a prophet named Agabus, who told Paul (not Peter) that he would be bound by the Jews in Jerusalem. He didn't tell Paul not to go, but warned him of what was in store.

Acts 21:10, 11 - And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. When he had come to us, he took Paul's belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " [NKJV]

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Acts 21:10, 11 - And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. When he had come to us, he took Paul's belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " [NKJV]

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Acts 21:10,11

10And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

11And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

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Acts 11:28 - Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. [NKJV]

Claudius Caesar, the fourth Roman emperor, came to power in 41 AD and was poisoned by his wife in 54 AD. The "great famine" of Acts 11:28 came about during his reign.

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The following saints are memorialized on February 13:

Adolphus of Osnabruk

Agabus

Aimo of Meda

Angelus Tancredi of Rieti

Archangela Girlani

Beatrix of Ornacieux

Benignus of Todi

Castor

Catherine del Ricci

Christina of Spoleto

Dyfnog

Ermenilda of Ely

Eustochium of Padua

Fulcran of Lodève

Fusca of Ravenna

Gilbert of Meaux

Gosbert of Osnabruck

Huno

Jordan of Saxony

Julian of Lyon

Lucinus of Angers

Martinian the Hermit

Maura of Ravenna

Modomnoc

Paul Lieou Hanzuo

Paul Le-Van-Loc

Polyeuctus of Melitene

Stephen of Lyons

Stephen of Rieti

Wiho

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All the prophets both major and minor prophets are in the old testament only.

Another answer:While the designations "major" and "minor" are applied to the Old Testament prophets, the answer above is, sadly, incorrect: there are a number of prophets spoken of in the New Testament.

The most notable, though he left no writings, is John the Baptist, who was sent in the "spirit and power of Elijah" (Luke 1:17) to "prepare the way of the Lord" (Matthew 3:3); and of whom Jesus said, "For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist;" (Luke 7:28).

Other New Testament prophets include Zacharias (the father of John the Baptist - Luke 1:67), Anna(Luke 2:36), Agabus (Acts 11:28), several disciples in Antioch who were said to be "prophets and teachers" (Acts 13:1), Judas [not Iscariot] and Silas (Acts 15:32), a number of disciples in Ephesus (Acts 19:6), the daughters of Philip(Acts 21:8, 9), and an unknowable number of early church leaders (1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11).

All of the apostles must also be considered prophets, as their mission was to proclaim God's word to man (practically the definition of "prophet").

Then there is John, the penman of Revelation(1:1), and the most "major" prophet of all, JesusHimself (though His role as prophet is often overlooked, being so greatly overshadowed by His role as Savior.)

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The New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, so the top figures are Jesus Christ, the apostles (Peter, Paul, John, James, etc.), Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and John the Baptist. Each of these individuals played significant roles in spreading the message of Christianity and shaping the early church.

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I do think the days of prophets are over. The last one was John the Baptist. Now people claim to be prophets. But they need not be called by God.

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Consider 'Agabus' in Acts 21:10 and the Two Witnesses of Revelation along with the False Prophet as well :)

You are correct that the history of man, especially today, have many calling themselves 'prophets' or 'apostle' for money or self-glorification or both.

But most importantly, consider Jesus Christ (John 6:14).

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Let us consider how we may know for a certainty if there is a prophet on the earth today. In James Ch.1 are the words "If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God..........". Though I respect the previous answers I would rather put my trust in someone who knows the answer to this question. As for myself I am inclined to believe that there is a prophet on the earth today for God knows we need one. The question is where is he and where do we find him. I guess it is back to James to find the answer.

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The Will of God is not specifically stated here. God's will is simply that all people will know Him... That his creation (us) will know that He is God and that He loves us. Paul here is simply responding to the people's worries that the prophecy from Agabus could happen. The people are fearing that Paul will be killed by the men who are going to turn him over to the Gentiles. Paul tells the people with him that it doesn't matter what happens to him, he's ready to die for the message that Jesus has come, died, and risen so that the people could live in unity with God... Maybe unity is not the correct word, closeness. I'm not sure where you stand on what Jesus did... but Acts 21:10-14 is just Paul's response to the people who would have him stay out of harm's way. "For the sake of the gospel." That may be a little indirect... but in general, no.. these verses alone are not the basis for God's will. His will is not that Paul is destroyed. God's will is simply that all people know him. That they are saved by his grace.

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Both the major and minor prophets were in the old testament. There are no prophetsin the new testament.
Isaiah and Jeremiah are the major prophets listed. Daniel is somewhat of a major, and he is listed.

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Samuel, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Most of the prophets for each king are unrecorded, but Gad Nathan were prophets under king David.

There's a list of prophets at wikipedia, but many of these were scribes, not prophets in the literal sense. Also, some of these listed are not prophets as we understand them. Take the list with a grain of salt, and research each name before using them.

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In the King James version

there are 3 names Caesars.....

  1. Luk 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
  2. Luk 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
  3. Act 11:28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

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The Comforter. Who actually is the Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah.

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The last prophet in the Bible are actually "TWO": the Two Witnesses.

"...and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days [three-and-a-half years], clothed in sackcloth." (Rev.11:3)

This prophecy reveals that these prophets shall be killed 3 1/2 days before Jesus Christ returns to earth... when they resurrect from the dead and ascend into a cloud, as the dead in Christ are revealed to do upon Jesus' return.

"...then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air..." (I Thess.4:17).

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New Testament prophecy refers to the act of receiving and communicating messages from God in the context of the teachings and events described in the New Testament, specifically focusing on the period after the birth of Jesus. This includes forecasts of future events, messages of encouragement, and guidance for the early Christian community.

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Isaiah Ahijah Micaiah Beeri Hosea Amos Jonah Elijah the Tishbite Elisha ben Shaphat Oded the Samarian Oded the Exhorter Azariah Hanani Zechariah Eliezer Obadiah Joel Zechariah Esaias Zechariah Micah Nahum Maaseiah Neriah Jeremiah Baruch Zephaniah Habakkuk Urijah Ezra Malachi Nehemiah Zechariah Sarai Rebekah Leah Rachel Miriam Deborah Hannah Ruth the Moabite Abigail Huldah Esther

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There are many prophets who are counted in both Christianity and Judaism. These are the prophets represented in Old Testament Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Elisha and Elijah to mention few of the most famous. Most of them lived during the time when nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms and their role was to call people to return back to the living God through repentance.

Apostle Paul mentions prophets as a part of New Testament church as well. he does not specify the role much, so we can possibly assume that their role is similar to the role in Old Testament - calling people of God to see the truth and return to God through repentance. These people are called to serve and equip the believers (Paul's letter to Ephesians chapter 4 verses 11-12 he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.

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Galatians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians and Romans tell us that Paul raised a collection to assist the poor in Judea, but do not explain the reason for that collection. In Galatians, the Jerusalem leadership personally asked him to remember the poor, which he promised he would do. This was clearly a collection of great importance to Paul and for which he was willing to commit wholeheartedly. The considerable effort and personal capital that Paul put into this fundraising effort suggests that it was intended to alleviate the great famine that occurred throughout the Roman empire between 44 and 48 CE.

Acts of the Apostles tells quite a different story. Acts 11:27-28 uses this famine as the occasion for an otherwise unknown prophet to prophesy, 'And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.' A message is sent to Paul to assist with the famine relief, with Paul receiving no particular credit for his contributions. Acts tells us that the collection was already underway before Paul had really begun his mission, whereas the epistles suggest that Paul was urging his communities to contribute during the height of his ministry. A later, apparently separate, episode in Acts has Paul visit Jerusalem shortly before his final arrest with a collection to show his loyalty and support for the Jerusalem brethren. This final collection could not be the same collection that Paul wrote of in his epistles - his willingness to goad and annoy the Greeks and Galatians for the sake of a collection right across his domain, and his comments to the Romans, do not accord with the simple gesture that Acts records.

On the basis that Paul's own account is closer to the historical facts, this shows the generosity of spirit that Paul displayed towards the Jerusalem brethren and goes a long way towards explaining the special position he holds in Christian tradition. If the Acts account was closer to the historical facts, then Paul was a supplicant who, even towards the end of his career, saw the need to demonstrate his commitment to the Christian Church.

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In Galatians 2:10, 'Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do', Paul seems to be passing on and supporting a request by the Jerusalem brethren to send relief to the Judeans. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 refers to the support of the Galatians for a collection to assist the poor of Judea, and asks very directly that the Corinthians contribute as well. The Corinthians may have needed some prompting, since the request was repeated at some length in 2 Corinthians.

There is no suggestion that the collection was an ongoing tithe, in fact there is a sense of some urgency and a recognition that the congregations would face difficulty in meeting what was demanded of them. So, Paul invested considerable effort and goodwill in solving a specific problem for the Jerusalem brethren. He mentioned the collection in Romans, listing only Macedonia and Achaia as contributing, to the obvious exclusion of the Galatians, as well as other churches with which he must have been in contact. Unless there was a leadership issue to explain their unwillingness to have anything further to do with Paul, the Galatians and others were unable to assist, having their own problems.

A reasonable inference is that Judea faced an economic crisis, and that the crisis affected all of the world in which Paul worked. Such a crisis was the famine that occurred between 44 and 48 CE. This famine would explain the Jerusalem brethren seeking assistance, the importance Paul placed on the collection and his comparative lack of success, particularly in Galatia.

Acts 11:28‑29 mentions this famine and actually talks of a collection for the poor in Judea, although it avoids giving any credit to Paul:

"And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea."

My view is that the author of Acts sought to transfer credit for the collection from Paul to Peter, consistent with a theme found throughout Acts that portrayed Peter as a greater apostle than Paul.

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Acts 21:13, "Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

Paul was on his way to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey as he wanted to be at Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. He had decided to by pass Ephesus and instead sailed to Miletus and from there he sent messengers to Ephesus for the church leaders to meet him at Miletus.

One thing he tells them is (Acts 20 22-23), "And see now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me."

Understand this: In Christian circles love is the key and is demanded of Christians to love one another. And this happens all the time. The members of a church loves their pastor and the pastor loves the people and parting is a sad occasion not only between a pastor and his flock but between members also. Christian brothers and sister are a family and there are strong bonds between each one. God has put this into our hearts.

In Acts 20:37-38 we can see the love between Paul and these believers and parting is a very sad occasion.

After Paul leaves this group he sails on toward Jerusalem stopping in several other places and while at Caesarea a prophet, Agabus, comes to see Paul and, "he took Paul's belt. bound his own hands and feet, and said, " Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.'"

(v12) "and when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem"

This trip to Jerusalem has been a heart wrenching trip for Paul , and finally in verse 13 he utters his heart feelings.

Parting from loved ones is a sad and hard thing to do emotionally. But God has promised the believer that a day is coming (in eternity) when all tears will be wiped away, Revelation 21:4, "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

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In Galatians 2:10, 'Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do', Paul seems to be passing on and supporting a request by the Jerusalem brethren to send relief to the Judeans. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 refers to the support of the Galatians for a collection to assist the poor of Judea, and asks very directly that the Corinthians contribute as well. The Corinthians may have needed some prompting, since the request was repeated at some length in 2 Corinthians.

There is no suggestion that the collection was an ongoing tithe, in fact there is a sense of some urgency and a recognition that the congregations would face difficulty in meeting what was demanded of them. So, Paul invested considerable effort and goodwill in solving a specific problem for the Jerusalem brethren.

Paul mentioned the collection in Romans, listing only Macedonia and Achaia as contributing, to the obvious exclusion of the Galatians, as well as other churches with which he must have been in contact. Either the Galatians and others were unable to assist, having their own problems, or we need to devise a leadership issue to explain their unwillingness to have anything further to do with Paul. A reasonable inference is that Judea faced an economic crisis, and that the crisis affected all of the world in which Paul worked. Such a crisis was the famine that occurred between 44 and 48 CE. This famine would explain the Jerusalem brethren seeking assistance, the importance Paul placed on the collection and his comparative lack of success, particularly in Galatia, geographically relatively close the Judea and therefore likely to have suffered from the famine to a similar extent. It could also explain why, in his missionary career of at least 25 years, Paul wrote so few epistles, and why those considered by scholars to have really been written by Paul were all written close in time.

Acts 11:28‑29 supports that proposition, although it avoids giving any credit to Paul, very clearly describing him as having been sent away before the issue of the famine arose: "And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea."

AnswerA helper was sent to collect the offering in order to observe due process in the handling of money given to the Lord.

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There were 48 prophets and 7 prophetesses whose prophecies were recorded for posterity in the Bible.

48 Prophets:

1) Abraham

2) Isaac

3) Jacob

4) Moses

5) Aaron

6) Joshua

7) Pinchas the High Priest

8) Elkanah (father of Samuel)

9) Eli the High Priest

10) Samuel

11) Gad

12) Nathan

13) King David

14) King Solomon

15) Eido

16) Michiyahu ben Yimlah

17) Obadiah

18) Achiyah of Shiloh

19) Yahu ben Chanani

20) Azariah ben Oded

21) Chaziel son of Metaniah

22) Eliezer of Morisha

23) Hosea

24) Amos

25) Micah

26) Amotz

27) Elijah

28) Elisha

29) Jonah

30) Isaiah

31) Joel

32) Nahum

33) Habakkuk

34) Zephaniah

35) Uriah from Kiryat Yearim

36) Jeremiah

37) Ezekiel

38) Shmaya

39) Baruch

40) Neriah

41) Seriah

42) Mechasiah

43) Haggai

44) Zechariah

45) Malachi

46) Mordechai

47) Chanani

48) Oded

7 Prophetesses:

1) Sarah (wife of Abraham, mother of all Jews)

2) Miriam (sister to Moses)

3) Deborah (the only female among the Judges)

4) Chanah (mother of Samuel)

5) Abigail

6) Chuldah

7) Esther (of Purim fame)

Other prophets, who may or may not have been in prophecy full-time, are mentioned in various places throughout Tanach, but their prophecies were not recorded, because their prophecies were only intended for themselves or for the generation who lived at that time. For example: King Saul dabbled in prophecy for a time, but what he was told, like the thousands of other unrecorded prophecies, is unknown.

There were 48 prophets and 7 prophetesses whose prophecies were recorded for posterity in the Bible.

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Jesus was also called a prophet noted in Luke 24:19 and Acts 3 below:

Acts 3:22-24

New International Version (NIV)

22 For Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. 23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.'[a] 24 "Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days. The last prophet mentioned in Scripture seems to be in Acts 21:10 below: Acts 21:10New International Version (NIV) 10 After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

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Some of the well-known prophets in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam include Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus, and Muhammad. These prophets are believed to have received divine revelations and guidance from God to share with their respective communities.

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In Acts, Luke portrays Paul as receiving direct commission and guidance from Jesus similar to the original twelve apostles, particularly through his conversion experience and subsequent missions. Luke emphasizes Paul's role in spreading the gospel, performing miracles, and facing persecution just like the original apostles, ultimately suggesting that Paul's authority and ministry are endorsed by Jesus himself.

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Acts of the Apostles and Paul's epistles appear to be in disagreement as to when Paul began his mission to the gentiles.


Paul's epistles - middle or late twenties

Soon after his conversion to Christianity, Paul says (Galatians 1:17) that after his conversion he went first to Arabia then to Damascus, where he spent 3 years. He does not explain the reason for his trip to Arabia, but one possibility is that he went there to seek permission from Aretas to preach to the gentiles in Damascus, which seems to have been under Nabatean control.


In 2 Corinthians 11:32-33, Paul escaped from Damascus when the governor under Aretas, king of the Nabateans from 9 BCE to 40 CE, had a garrison deployed to arrest him because of his Christian activities. Allowing for his time in Arabia, Paul's conversion was no later than the year 36, and probably somewhat earlier unless we assume a somewhat improbable coincidence.


An earlier date, consistent with the above analysis comes from other passages in Paul's epistles. In Galatians 2:10, "Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do," Paul seems to be passing on and supporting a request by the Jerusalem brethren to send relief to the Judeans. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 refers to the support of the Galatians for a collection to assist the poor of Judea, and asks very directly that the Corinthians contribute as well. The Corinthians may have needed some prompting, since the request was repeated at some length in 2 Corinthians. Finally, he mentioned the collection in Romans. There is no suggestion that the collection was an ongoing tithe, in fact there is a sense of some urgency and a recognition that the congregations would face difficulty in meeting what was demanded of them. So, Paul invested considerable effort and goodwill in solving a specific problem for the Jerusalem brethren. The one historical event that would explain this was the famine that occurred between 44 and 48 CE. If so, this means that Galatians, 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthianswere written during the period 44 to 48, with Romans during the same 4 year period, or soon afterwards.


In Galatians, Paul says he had spent 3 years in Damascus, 14 years in Syria and Cilicia, and we must allow indeterminate periods in the other centres. On a straight-forward reading of the epistle, his conversion would have been at least 18 to 20 years before he wrote Galations. Alternatively, we can interpret Galatians 2:1 as meaning that Paul went to Jerusalem 14 years after his conversion, not the more natural meaning of 14 years after he went to Syria and Cilicia, thus allowing that he wrote Galatians not less than 14-15 years after his conversion. On the basis of Paul's own account, his conversion and the beginning of his mission to the gentiles took place in the mid- to late twenties of the first century.


Acts of the Apostles - early to mid-forties

Acts describes Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus and that he then preached unsuccessfully to the Jews in Damascus, shortly before Agabus prophesied the famine. In this account, his mission to the gentiles began after the apostle Peter received a sign that the gentiles should be brought into the church. There are problems with the Acts account, which alters the Damascus escape story to eliminate any mention of King Aretas and Paul's early preaching to the gentiles. In Acts, the story of Paul's conversion is historically doubtful, as it seems to have been based on the ancient Greek play, the Bacchae. Historians consider Acts, written in the 90s, an anonymous work that freely mixes history with legend, as a book of religious advocacy, not necessarily history (The Jesus Sayings, by Rex Weyler). In spite of these difficulties, Acts does allow us to date the beginning of Paul's mission as late as the mid-forties, consistent with traditional dating of Christ's crucifixion.



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The Acts of the Apostles is universally seen as a history of the Church in the years immediately following the resurrection of Jesus, with its focus on the lives and works of St Peter and St Paul. We have Paul's own epistles as an alternative source of information about Paul but there are major unexplained differences between Acts and the epistles, while there is no alternative source of information about Peter other than what we can glean from Paul's epistles.

An important, well disguised theme of Acts is the primacy of St Peter over St Paul during the period of their respective ministries. For example, if Luke attributed a previously unknown miracle to Paul, then his followers or admirers were unlikely to complain, but quite comparable miracles were also associated with Peter, and the miracles associated with Paul were always less impressive those associated with Peter. Where Paul, in his epistles, took credit for opening the Church up to Gentiles, Acts quite emphatically gives this credit to Peter, making Paul no more than a minor player. The focus is on Peter and Paul, with the emphasis on the primacy of Peter.

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There are 5 key prophets in the bible: Samuel, Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah.

The major prophets as classified in the Hebrew scripture are found in a section called the Latter Prophets which includes the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.

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Samuel was one of the key prophets in the Old Testament but not generally considered one of the "major" prophets by scholars given the definition of "major" vs "minor" prophet in the context of two categories of books of the Bible. Also note that Daniel is not considered a Major Prophet in the Hebrew Bible.

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As at 2009, the current prophet of the 'Mormon' church - the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is President Thomas S. Monson. However, the founder and first prophet of Mormonism was Joseph Smith. He claimed that when he was only 14, in 1820, he entered the local woods to pray and ask God which Church was right and which should he join. An evil spirit quickly bound histongue, however, that he could not speak. I was "seized upon by some dark power which entirely overcame me ... I could not speak ... thick darkness gathered around me". After exerting all his strength, he was able to call upon God for release. Suddenly a pillar of light descended, shining directly overhead with a power above the brightness of the sun, immediately freeing him from the oppressive darkness and evil which held him bound. He saw within it "2 personages whose brightness and glory defy all description". One of them called him by name, and identified the other as his Beloved Son.

He was told not to join any of the churches, as all had departed from the true ways and the Gospel ordinances Jesus had laid down for His Church. He was told that if he remained faithful, the Lord would have a great work for him to do in bringing the true Church back to earth.

On 21st September 1823, he received 3 visits from the angel Moroni, who told him he would be a most significant person in the Lord's work. He subsequently received gold plates from this messenger, which he translated as the Book of Mormon. Since the gold plates had to be returned to the angel in heaven, we have no earthly evidence of their existence. A number of other heavenly visits occurred over the ensuing years - all as the Kingdom of God was gradually restored piece by piece to the earth again, all in preparation for the Lord's Imminent Second Coming in the Last Days. Thus Latter-day saintsbelieve that these prophets now, of the Latter days, are all equivalent in power and authority to biblical prophets of old.

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