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O foco principal da pesquisa é o capítulo I do Tratado teológico-político, no qual Espinosa discorre sobre as profecias. A exposição dos diferentes tipos de imagens proféticas mostra como, de maneira geral, a imaginação se constitui nos homens e como dela segue o conhecimento imaginativo. Os traços constitutivos da imaginação são idênticos em todo o gênero humano. Por conseguinte, Espinosa descreve a origem natural das imagens proféticas, negando a realidade do milagre ou de qualquer interferência divina extraordinária na natureza, já que a ordem natural segue leis necessárias que são, elas próprias, os decretos eternos de Deus. Tendo por exigência básica do método interpretativo prestar fidelidade à Escritura, o autor do Teológico-político a examina como uma coisa particular da natureza, elabora a história crítica dela com base na determinação natural de sua existência. À descrição histórica das profecias corresponde a dedução genética da imaginação efetuada na Parte II da Ética. Com base na estreita relação entre as duas obras, esta pesquisa consiste numa tentativa de provar que o ordenamento metódico dos diferentes tipos de profecias se funda e, ao mesmo tempo, explica a teoria espinosana da imaginação. A tipologia das imagens proféticas é um fator importante para se compreender a composição textual do Tratado e sua dimensão crítica frente à Escritura e aos intérpretes que, direta ou indiretamente, aparecem como interlocutores de Espinosa. / The research main focus is the Theological-political treatise first chapter, in wich Spinoza makes a speechs about prophecies. The exposition of different types of predictive images shows how, generally, the imagination constitutes in men and ho w the imaginative knowledge follows from it. The imagination constituent traces are identical in all human sort. Therefore, Spinoza describes the natural origin of predictive images, denying the miracle reality or any divine extraordinary interference in nature, since the natural order follows necessary laws, which are, themselves, the perpetual decrees of God. Having as his basic requeriment the interpretative method giving allegiance to the Scripture, the author of the Theological-political Treatise examines it as a particular thing, he elaborates its critical history based on its existence natural determination. To the prophecies historical description corresponds the imagination deduction effectued in Ethic\'s Part II. Based on the narrow relation between the two works, this research consists in proving that the methodical order of the different types of prophecies is established on, and, at the same time, explaining the spinozist imagination theory. The prophetical images tipology is an important factor to comprehend the Treatise\'s textual composition and its critical dimension front to Scripture and to interpreters who, directly or indirectly, appears as Spinoza\'s interlocutors.

In this dissertation, I consider the role of prophets and prophecy in German drama and dramatic discourse of the Romantic period. Against the backdrop of the upheaval wrought by the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, such discourse exhibits a conspicuous fascination with political and social crisis in general as well as a preoccupation with imagining how the crises of the present could provide an opportunity for national or civilizational renewal. One prominent manifestation of this focus is a pronounced interest in charismatic leaders of the legendary or historical past—among them prophets like Moses, Muhammad and Joan of Arc—who succeeded in uniting their respective societies around a novel vision of collective destiny. In order to better understand the appeal of such figures during this period, I examine works of drama and prose fiction that feature prophets as their protagonists and that center on scenarios of political or religious founding. Reading texts by major authors like Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Friedrich Schiller and Achim von Arnim alongside those by the lesser-known writers such as Karoline von Günderrode, August Klingemann and Joseph von Hammer, I analyze the various ways these scenarios are staged and situate them within their specific political, intellectual and literary contexts. In so doing, I show that the figure of the prophet—a figure whose authority is based not on their own wisdom, talent, or cunning, but rather on their claim to speak for a higher, superhuman power—offers authors a paradigm of political and cultural innovation that radically displaces the agency of the rational subject in favor of non-rational factors like language, performance, history, myth and the emotions. Moreover, I argue that this figure reveals an important connection between the history of drama in this period and an emergent, post-Enlightenment political discourse concerned with the origin and nature of sovereignty.

O foco principal da pesquisa é o capítulo I do Tratado teológico-político, no qual Espinosa discorre sobre as profecias. A exposição dos diferentes tipos de imagens proféticas mostra como, de maneira geral, a imaginação se constitui nos homens e como dela segue o conhecimento imaginativo. Os traços constitutivos da imaginação são idênticos em todo o gênero humano. Por conseguinte, Espinosa descreve a origem natural das imagens proféticas, negando a realidade do milagre ou de qualquer interferência divina extraordinária na natureza, já que a ordem natural segue leis necessárias que são, elas próprias, os decretos eternos de Deus. Tendo por exigência básica do método interpretativo prestar fidelidade à Escritura, o autor do Teológico-político a examina como uma coisa particular da natureza, elabora a história crítica dela com base na determinação natural de sua existência. À descrição histórica das profecias corresponde a dedução genética da imaginação efetuada na Parte II da Ética. Com base na estreita relação entre as duas obras, esta pesquisa consiste numa tentativa de provar que o ordenamento metódico dos diferentes tipos de profecias se funda e, ao mesmo tempo, explica a teoria espinosana da imaginação. A tipologia das imagens proféticas é um fator importante para se compreender a composição textual do Tratado e sua dimensão crítica frente à Escritura e aos intérpretes que, direta ou indiretamente, aparecem como interlocutores de Espinosa. / The research main focus is the Theological-political treatise first chapter, in wich Spinoza makes a speechs about prophecies. The exposition of different types of predictive images shows how, generally, the imagination constitutes in men and ho w the imaginative knowledge follows from it. The imagination constituent traces are identical in all human sort. Therefore, Spinoza describes the natural origin of predictive images, denying the miracle reality or any divine extraordinary interference in nature, since the natural order follows necessary laws, which are, themselves, the perpetual decrees of God. Having as his basic requeriment the interpretative method giving allegiance to the Scripture, the author of the Theological-political Treatise examines it as a particular thing, he elaborates its critical history based on its existence natural determination. To the prophecies historical description corresponds the imagination deduction effectued in Ethic\'s Part II. Based on the narrow relation between the two works, this research consists in proving that the methodical order of the different types of prophecies is established on, and, at the same time, explaining the spinozist imagination theory. The prophetical images tipology is an important factor to comprehend the Treatise\'s textual composition and its critical dimension front to Scripture and to interpreters who, directly or indirectly, appears as Spinoza\'s interlocutors.

Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study alms to compare ancient Israelite (Old Testament) prophecy with Nuer prophecy within its respective religious contexts, to detect the differences and similarities. The most important differences between Israelite (Old Testament) and Nuer prophecy are: • Israelite prophecy presupposes monotheism while Nuer prophecy functions within a polytheistic rei igious context. • Nuer understanding of creation is far less explicit than the Israelite accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2. In explaining the reasons for the dissimilarities between Israelite (Old Testament) and Nuer prophecy, reference was made to the difference in geographical location, cultural and societal context. Among the more important similarities between Israelite (Old Testament) and Nuer prophecy are the points of view related to sin and sacrifice, as well as the distinction between true and false prophets and the role of prophets in society. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie beoog om In vergelyking te tref tussen anti eke Israelitiese (Ou Testament-) profesie en Nuer-profesie binne hulle onderskeie religieuse kontekste, en om ooreenkomste en verskille te identifiseer, Die volgende is die belangrikste verskille tussen Israelitiese (Ou Testament-) en Nuer-profesie: • Israelitiese profesie voorveronderstel rnonoteisrne terwyl Nuer-profesie binne In politeistiese religieuse konteks funksioneer. • Die Nuer-begrip van die skepping is aansienlik minder eksplisiet as die Israel itiese weergawes van die skepping in Genesis 1 en 2, In Verklaring van die gronde vir die verskille tussen anti eke Israelitiese (Ou Testament-) profesie en Nuer-profesie het faktore 5005 verskille in geografiese lokaliteit, kulturele en samelewingskontekste in ag geneern. Sommige van die belangriker ooreenkomste tussen anti eke Israelitiese (Ou Testament-) en Nuer-profesie wat genoem word, is die vertrekpunte betreffende sonde en offerande, sowel as die onderskeid tussen ware en vals profete en die rol van profete in die samelewing.

M.A. (Religious Studies) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

This thesis "investigates" prophecy according to the Old Testament. While the main focus is on matters leading to cessation, an analysis of the rise and nature of prophecy introduces the theme. Expressions of prophecy evident among ancient Near Eastern cultures are compared to determine prophetic origins. Prophecy is a dynamic force in Israel, and together with the priesthood, develops the theological and religious views of the nation. Prophets are active during major transition periods of Israel's history. Prophecy is an integral means of communication between Yahweh and his people. Through the prophets Yahweh elects, leads, directs, and helps the people of God. Furthermore, prophets were involved in the formulation of the Scriptures that were received by Israel. The reception of the Scriptures registers the acceptance of inspired writings and exposes other documents as apocryphal and pseudepigraphal. When the `Spirit of prophecy' was believed to add nothing new to Scripture, the canon was considered closed. Surprisingly, some texts indicate that prophecy ends in Israel. A few passages indicate potential problems in the mediation process that may include aberrations in the delivery, content, and motivation for presenting prophecy. Prophecy deteriorates from the kind of prophetic leadership that Moses exemplified. Some claim that prophecy arose with the monarchy and ended after the Babylonian exile. Other theories regarding its demise include matters related to false prophecy, theological and religious differences, the compilation of the Hebrew canon, inspiration and the quenching of the Spirit of God. At times, people long for a message from God, but find silence. Problems associated with prophecy that lead to its demise as well as the future anticipation of transformations to prophecy or its continuation are presented and analyzed. Prophetic utterances diminish and ultimately cease, but texts also imply that prophecy is a permanent feature for God's people. Prophecy will be transformed, renewed, or changed. Many texts foresee a period of restoration, salvation, and prophecy for all God's people. A period of dormancy and prophetic silence will be followed by the recurrence of prophecy when the Spirit of God will inspire prophetic utterance. God will pour out his Spirit and prophecy will continue indefinitely. / Biblical and Ancient studies / D.TH. (Old Testament)

Prophecy appears to play an important role in the Book of Mormon. The prophets evidently felt it necessary to include a considerable amount of prophetic material in this modern book of scripture. Three general divisions of book of mormon prophecy can be made: (1) prophecies which relate to the period of time prior to the year 421 A.D., the approximate date of the final writing on the plates of Mormon, (2) prophecies which relate to the period 421 to 1830, the publication date of the Book of Mormon, and (3) prophecies which relate to the period 1830 onward. The first two divisions above pertain to the period of time prior to the year 1830 A.D. and thus are not pertinent to the discussion under consideration in this thesis. It would be natural to suppose that many of the prophecies relating to the third division would have been already fulfilled. The evidence of fulfillment of prophecies following the publication of the Book of Mormon is added proof of its genuine authenticity. The scriptures indicate that the fulfillment of prophecies made by a prophet is one way of knowing whether or not he is a genuine prophet. There are a number of problems which present themselves as the prophecies of the Book of Mormon are read and considered. Some of these problems are: 1. How much importance is attached to prophecy? 2. What seems to be the purpose of prophecy? 3. Are the prophets dealing with similar basic issues in their prophecies? 4. If so, what are these issues? 5. Can a classification be made of the prophecies? 6. Are the prophecies which deal with the same subject consistent in that which is foretold? 7. Is there sufficient evidence to show fulfillment of the prophecies which should have come to pass since the publication of the Book of Mormon? This thesis will deal with the above problems. The writer will attempt to classify the prophecies of the Book of Mormon that relate to the period from 1830 onward and to present evidence in regard to the fulfillment of these prophecies.

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of English, 1970. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [92]-95).

This thesis "investigates" prophecy according to the Old Testament. While the main focus is on matters leading to cessation, an analysis of the rise and nature of prophecy introduces the theme. Expressions of prophecy evident among ancient Near Eastern cultures are compared to determine prophetic origins. Prophecy is a dynamic force in Israel, and together with the priesthood, develops the theological and religious views of the nation. Prophets are active during major transition periods of Israel's history. Prophecy is an integral means of communication between Yahweh and his people. Through the prophets Yahweh elects, leads, directs, and helps the people of God. Furthermore, prophets were involved in the formulation of the Scriptures that were received by Israel. The reception of the Scriptures registers the acceptance of inspired writings and exposes other documents as apocryphal and pseudepigraphal. When the `Spirit of prophecy' was believed to add nothing new to Scripture, the canon was considered closed. Surprisingly, some texts indicate that prophecy ends in Israel. A few passages indicate potential problems in the mediation process that may include aberrations in the delivery, content, and motivation for presenting prophecy. Prophecy deteriorates from the kind of prophetic leadership that Moses exemplified. Some claim that prophecy arose with the monarchy and ended after the Babylonian exile. Other theories regarding its demise include matters related to false prophecy, theological and religious differences, the compilation of the Hebrew canon, inspiration and the quenching of the Spirit of God. At times, people long for a message from God, but find silence. Problems associated with prophecy that lead to its demise as well as the future anticipation of transformations to prophecy or its continuation are presented and analyzed. Prophetic utterances diminish and ultimately cease, but texts also imply that prophecy is a permanent feature for God's people. Prophecy will be transformed, renewed, or changed. Many texts foresee a period of restoration, salvation, and prophecy for all God's people. A period of dormancy and prophetic silence will be followed by the recurrence of prophecy when the Spirit of God will inspire prophetic utterance. God will pour out his Spirit and prophecy will continue indefinitely. / Biblical and Ancient studies / D.TH. (Old Testament)