E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Prophet (The).
Mahomet is so called. (570–632.)
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The Koran says there have been 200,000 prophets, only six of whom have brought new laws or dispensations; Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mahomet.
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The Prophet. Jo’achim, Abbot of Fio’re. (1130–1202.)
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Prophet of the Syrians. Ephraem Syrus (4th century).
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The Great Prophets. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel; so called because their writings are more extensive than the prophecies of the other twelve.
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The Minor or Lesser Prophets. Hose’a, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Jonah, Nahum, Habak’kuk, Zephani’ah, Haggai, Zechari’ah, and Mal’achi; so called because their writings are less extensive than those of the four Great Prophets.
