What is the primary role of a prophet according to the text?

To remind people of God's will and urge change

What were 'professional prophets' (Berufspropheten) often characterized by?

Speaking to please their patrons

What was the nature of the message delivered by 'God-called prophets'?

Challenging and urging repentance

According to the text, were only men called by God to be prophets?

No, women also had the task of warning the people.

What was the function of prophetesses mentioned in the text?

To warn the people against transgressing the law

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The Role of Prophets in the Old Testament

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