Question

Give seven similarities between the traditional Africa prophets and the Old Testament Prophets.

Answer 1

1. In both cases prophets had some spiritual powers.
2. They had divine inspiration in both cases.
3. They both acted as mediator between God and the people.
4. In both cases they presided over religious functions.
5. They were both prophets and prophetesses in both cases.
6. In both cases prophets were charismatic.
7. They acted as political conscience of the society.
8. In both cases the received revelation through/ vision /dreams.