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QN "Israel prophets were politicians rather than prophets "Examine this view. To what extent are the Zimbabwean prophets act as politicians rather than prophets? (25) - pt 55
OVERVIEW
One should understand the key words before attempting the question, this will be demonstrated below.
- B.W.Anderson define prophet as someone who communicate the will of God, whilst, J Thompson define prophet as someone who act as a messenger of God. - Politician ,is someone who is involved in politics ,this cannot be denied.
ANSWERS
- Israel prophets were involved in politics this include Moses who is regarded as the father of all prophets and founder of prophecy by Deuteronomist Historians. One will understand that at least all Israel prophets were involved in politics.
- Israel prophets anointed Kings, advised Kings and e.t.c .This is inline with politics on its self but it doesn't mean that Israel prophets were now politicians.
- The reason is that ,prophecy and politics cannot be separated. This has been supported by B.W.Anderson page 252 paragraph 2 ,Line 1,5th Edition "prophecy was intimately associated with politics from the very first moment it appeared in Israel". Skelton cited by Masotcha Moyo in his book titled "Prophecy,Profits,Politics" submitted that one cannot separate prophecy from politics.
- Some have went on to suggest that prophecy and politics is married to each other.
- Therefore, this means that when a prophet was involved in politics was fulfilling prophetic duties. In other words one is justified to suggest that Israel prophets were involved in politics and they also practised other duties which were not inline with politics. This also means that the statement which regards Israel prophets as politicians is misleading.
EXAMPLES
- The commission of Moses was politically to confront the king and to lead the Israelites to Canaan, this is the reason why he went on to confront Pharaoh, Exodus 5 :1 will explain everything.
- Moses was involved in holy wars against Amalakelites.This is supported by Exodus 16&17
- The presentation of Laws on itself it's politically. This is demonstrated in Exodus 20 V1.
- Prophets like Samuel, Ahijah of Shiloah,Elijah,sons of prophets anointed different Kings
- Samuel in 1Samuel 10 v 1 & 1 Samuel 16
- Elijah in 1 Kings 19 v 15-16.
- son of prophet in 2 Kings 9 v 1-8.
- The above references will justify the work of the writer.
- Ahijah of Shiloh divided Israel using a symbolic action ,this is demonstrated in 1Kings 11 v 29.
- The prophets like Gad, Nathan were court prophets ,this is the reason why some scholars have regarded them as civil servants as they were paid by the state. This is indicated in 2 Samuel 24 v 11,2 Samuel 7-12.
N.B There are so many prophets we can add.
HOWEVER
®Israel prophets were involved in other roles which were not inline with politics. These roles include the following.
- fighting for social justice
- fighting for monotheism and Yahwehism
- perfoming miracles
- You know the other roles ,add them
ZIMBABWEAN PROPHETS
- Zimbabwean prophets are involved in politics just like Israel prophets. This include
- Wimbo cited by Newsday in 2015 on October claimed that in 1957 predicted that Zimbabwe in 1980 will be led by the President with a name of an angel.
- Zionist Church leader John Mandinirire cited by Arthur Marara in his book Old testament Questions and Answers claimed that he had prophecies of the nation.
- Samuel Mutendi criticised the oppression of the blacks by the whites.
- Makandiwa in March 2009 was involved in anti-sanction campaign.
- Makandiwa and Angel recorded by ZBC once had meeting with Gono and other leaders over the miracle money issue.
- Makandiwa reprimanded for anti-violence during 2008 national elections.
- Bishop Manango claimed that he prayed for Zimbabwe soldiers who participated in Congo war of 1997-1999.
- Andrew Wutuanashe in 2015 May 25 cited by ZBC prayed for Africa and advice leaders to empower the youth.
- Prophet Madzibaba Zachariah cited by Nehanda Radio in 2015 claimed that he has prayed for so many politicians to win the elections.
- Magaya in 2015 ,July cited by local Newspaper in Botswana crusade advice his church was that his dream was to meet Zimbabwean leaders.
®As much as Zimbabwean prophets are involved in politics, they are also involved in other roles which are not inline with politics. (look the Israel part)
QUESTION DEMANDS
- The question demands one to justify the view that Israel prophets were politicians ,but, you will understand that using the writer's angle ,It is invalid to regard them as politicians.
- A distinctive candidate should note that the idea of seeing prophets as politicians (leaders) comes from the J Source but the E source sees them as prophets.
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OVERVIEW
One should understand the key words before attempting the question, this will be demonstrated below.
- B.W.Anderson define prophet as someone who communicate the will of God, whilst, J Thompson define prophet as someone who act as a messenger of God. - Politician ,is someone who is involved in politics ,this cannot be denied.
ANSWERS
- Israel prophets were involved in politics this include Moses who is regarded as the father of all prophets and founder of prophecy by Deuteronomist Historians. One will understand that at least all Israel prophets were involved in politics.
- Israel prophets anointed Kings, advised Kings and e.t.c .This is inline with politics on its self but it doesn't mean that Israel prophets were now politicians.
- The reason is that ,prophecy and politics cannot be separated. This has been supported by B.W.Anderson page 252 paragraph 2 ,Line 1,5th Edition "prophecy was intimately associated with politics from the very first moment it appeared in Israel". Skelton cited by Masotcha Moyo in his book titled "Prophecy,Profits,Politics" submitted that one cannot separate prophecy from politics.
- Some have went on to suggest that prophecy and politics is married to each other.
- Therefore, this means that when a prophet was involved in politics was fulfilling prophetic duties. In other words one is justified to suggest that Israel prophets were involved in politics and they also practised other duties which were not inline with politics. This also means that the statement which regards Israel prophets as politicians is misleading.
EXAMPLES
- The commission of Moses was politically to confront the king and to lead the Israelites to Canaan, this is the reason why he went on to confront Pharaoh, Exodus 5 :1 will explain everything.
- Moses was involved in holy wars against Amalakelites.This is supported by Exodus 16&17
- The presentation of Laws on itself it's politically. This is demonstrated in Exodus 20 V1.
- Prophets like Samuel, Ahijah of Shiloah,Elijah,sons of prophets anointed different Kings
- Samuel in 1Samuel 10 v 1 & 1 Samuel 16
- Elijah in 1 Kings 19 v 15-16.
- son of prophet in 2 Kings 9 v 1-8.
- The above references will justify the work of the writer.
- Ahijah of Shiloh divided Israel using a symbolic action ,this is demonstrated in 1Kings 11 v 29.
- The prophets like Gad, Nathan were court prophets ,this is the reason why some scholars have regarded them as civil servants as they were paid by the state. This is indicated in 2 Samuel 24 v 11,2 Samuel 7-12.
N.B There are so many prophets we can add.
HOWEVER
®Israel prophets were involved in other roles which were not inline with politics. These roles include the following.
- fighting for monotheism and Yahwehism
- perfoming miracles
- You know the other roles ,add them
ZIMBABWEAN PROPHETS
- Zimbabwean prophets are involved in politics just like Israel prophets. This include
- Wimbo cited by Newsday in 2015 on October claimed that in 1957 predicted that Zimbabwe in 1980 will be led by the President with a name of an angel.
- Zionist Church leader John Mandinirire cited by Arthur Marara in his book Old testament Questions and Answers claimed that he had prophecies of the nation.
- Samuel Mutendi criticised the oppression of the blacks by the whites.
- Makandiwa in March 2009 was involved in anti-sanction campaign.
- Makandiwa and Angel recorded by ZBC once had meeting with Gono and other leaders over the miracle money issue.
- Makandiwa reprimanded for anti-violence during 2008 national elections.
- Bishop Manango claimed that he prayed for Zimbabwe soldiers who participated in Congo war of 1997-1999.
- Andrew Wutuanashe in 2015 May 25 cited by ZBC prayed for Africa and advice leaders to empower the youth.
- Prophet Madzibaba Zachariah cited by Nehanda Radio in 2015 claimed that he has prayed for so many politicians to win the elections.
- Magaya in 2015 ,July cited by local Newspaper in Botswana crusade advice his church was that his dream was to meet Zimbabwean leaders.
®As much as Zimbabwean prophets are involved in politics, they are also involved in other roles which are not inline with politics. (look the Israel part)
QUESTION DEMANDS
- The question demands one to justify the view that Israel prophets were politicians ,but, you will understand that using the writer's angle ,It is invalid to regard them as politicians.
- A distinctive candidate should note that the idea of seeing prophets as politicians (leaders) comes from the J Source but the E source sees them as prophets.
CONTACTS
+263777896159 (WhatsApp)
Zimsec A level Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani (Facebook page)
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