|
The Prophet
A prophet is a person who is believed to speak through divine inspiration. Prophet or The Prophet may also refer to: People referred to as "The Prophet" as a title Religious figures * Muhammad (570s–632), also known as ''Al-Nabi'' (''The Prophet''), regarded by Muslims as the last prophet of God * Zoroaster (or Zarathushtra), founder of Zoroastrianism, sometimes referred to simply as "The Prophet" Native American figures * Francis the Prophet (c.1770–1818), a leader of the Red Stick faction of Creek Native Americans * Tenskwatawa (1775–1836), Shawnee leader called "The Prophet" or "The Shawnee Prophet" * Wabokieshiek (ca. 1794 – ca. 1841), Ho-Chunk leader called "The Prophet" or "The Winnebago Prophet" Musicians * Black Prophet (born Kenneth Wilberforce Zonto Bossman, 1977), Ghanaian reggae music composer and a member of the Rastafari movement * Capleton (born 1967), known as "The Prophet", Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist * Dov Elkabas (born 1968), Dutch m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet
In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divinity, divine being and is said to speak on behalf of that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy. Prophethood has existed in many cultures and religions throughout history, including Mesopotamian religion, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Manichaeism, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and Thelema. Etymology The English word ''wiktionary:prophet, prophet'' is the transliteration of a compound Greek language, Greek word derived from ''pro'' (before/toward) and ''phesein'' (to tell); thus, a wiktionary:προφήτης, προφήτης (''prophḗtēs'') is someone who conveys messages from the divine to humans, including occasionally foretelling future events. In a different interpretation, it means advocacy, advocate or public sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Prophet
John Prophet (1356–1416) was an English medieval Secretary to King Henry IV, Keeper of the Privy Seal and, Dean of Hereford and York. A distinguished and capable administrator he remained loyal to all kings through a mix of shrewdness, and cunning. Guilty of simony and pluralism, Prophet was no Lollard, but successfully made the transition from Richard II's extravagant court at Westminster to an indispensable servant of the Lancastrians. Life John Prophet was university educated and entered Holy Orders. Ordained a priest he served from 1380 onwards as a clerk in the Privy Seal office and clerk of the council under Richard II. Prophet was appointed Chaplain to Archbishop of Canterbury, William Courtenay in 1382, during which time he was made a prebendary of Wingham church. He was then converted into the diocese at Lincoln, where he became a prebendary of the cathedral in 1384. A habit he continued as he was strictly guilty of pluralism. Among the curios of ano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Anbiya
Al-Anbiyaʼ (, ; "The Prophets") is the 21st chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 112 verses ( āyāt). Its principal subject matter is prophets of the past, who also preached the same faith as Muhammad. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is a "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina. It was revealed around 2–3 years before Hijrah, in a later stage of Muhammad preaching in Mecca. Summary *1-4 The judgment of careless and mocking Quraysh near *5 The Meccan people regard Muhammad as “a forger” *6 Former nations did not heed the miracles *7-8 The former prophets were but mortal men *9 God favors His prophets but judges infidels *10 The Quraysh mentioned in the Quran *11-15 The unbelieving cities and scoffers destroyed *16-17 The heavens and the earth not created in play *18 The truth must triumph *19-22 Angels serve God, therefore not to be worshipped *23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet (novel)
''Prophet'' is a Christian novel by Frank E. Peretti published in 1992. It tells the story about how the media covers the abortion issue. Premise The main character in "Prophet" is John Barrett, a television news anchor. Upon his anti-abortion father's accidental death, he is encouraged to investigate and report on problems at an abortion clinic. This only comes about after John catches his producer attempting to fabricate a story. Soon his colleagues are begging to stop him from finding out more, and he begins to hear mysterious and scary "voices". As John Barrett goes through the abortion investigation with Leslie Albright, he soon finds God and Truth, along the way. Characters *John Barrett- Main character of the book and a local news anchor. *Carl Barrett- the estranged son of John who returns to learn more about his grandfather (the Prophet) Reception ''The Oklahoman ''The Oklahoman'' is the largest daily newspaper in Oklahoma, United States, and is the only region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prophet (2014 Film)
''The Prophet'' (full title ''Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet'') is a 2014 animated anthology drama film adapted from Kahlil Gibran's 1923 book of the same name. Produced by Salma Hayek, who is also in the voice cast, the production consisted of different directors for each of the film's collective essays, with animation director Roger Allers supervising and credited as screenwriter. Segment directors include Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi, Joan C. Gratz, Mohammed Saeed Harib, Tomm Moore, Nina Paley, Bill Plympton, Joann Sfar and Michal Socha. The film had an in-progress preview at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and its world premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in the United States on 7 August 2015 by GKIDS, and received generally positive reviews from critics. It was submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be considered for a nomination for Best Animated Feature, but was ultimately not nominated for the award. Plot Set in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Prophet
''A Prophet'' () is a 2009 French prison crime film directed by Jacques Audiard with a screenplay by Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Abdel Raouf Dafri and Nicolas Peufaillit, from a story by Dafri. The film stars Tahar Rahim in the title role as an imprisoned petty criminal of Algerian origin who rises in the prison hierarchy. He becomes a mob associate and drug trafficker as he is absorbed into the Corsican mafia and then ingratiates himself into the Maghrebi crime syndicate. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards. Plot Malik El Djebena, a 19-year-old of Maghrebi descent, is sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police officers. Alone and illiterate upon his arrival, he falls under the sway of Corsican mobsters, led by César Luciani, who enforces a brutal rule. The prison is divided between two main factions: the Corsicans and the Maghrebis. Malik keeps to himself. When Luciani forces him to be the unwilling assassin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Profeta
''Il profeta'' (internationally released as ''Mr. Kinky'' and ''The Prophet'') is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi. Plot Pietro Breccia (Vittorio Gassman) is a man who has long decided to abandon civilization, becoming a hermit, leaving behind the strain of modern life and the futility of consumer society, living for years in seclusion on Monte Soratte, near Rome. One day he is discovered by a TV crew that, sniffing the scoop, film a report about him. From that moment, against his will, he gets sucked into civilization. Cast * Vittorio Gassman: Pietro Breccia, the hermit * Ann-Margret: Maggie, a hippy * Liana Orfei Liana Orfei (born 6 June 1937) is an Italian actress and circus artist. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1959 and 1971. Life and career Born in San Giovanni in Persiceto, the daughter and niece of famous circus artists, since her chi ...: Albertina, Puccio's sister * Fiorenzo Fiorentini: Luigi * Oreste Lionello: Puccio, Brecci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Covenant (Halo)
The Covenant is a fictional military alliance of various alien species and serves as one of the primary antagonists in the '' Halo'' science fiction series. The Covenant are composed of a variety of diverse species, united under the religious worship of the enigmatic Forerunners and their belief that Forerunner ringworlds known as Halos will provide a path to salvation. After the Covenant leadership – the High Prophets – declare humanity an affront to their gods, the Covenant prosecute a lengthy genocidal campaign against the technologically inferior race. The Covenant were first introduced in the 2001 video game '' Halo: Combat Evolved'' as enemies hunting the player character, a human supersoldier known as the Master Chief. Not realizing the Halos were meant as weapons of destruction rather than salvation, the Covenant attempt to activate the rings on three separate occasions throughout the series, inadvertently releasing a virulent parasite known as the Flood in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crysis
''Crysis'' is a first-person shooter video game series created by Crytek. The series revolves around a group of military protagonists with " nanosuits", technologically advanced suits of armor that give them enhanced physical strength, speed, defense, and cloaking abilities. The protagonists face off against hostile North Korean soldiers, heavily armed mercenaries, and a race of technologically advanced aliens known as the Ceph, who arrived on Earth millions of years ago and have recently been awakened. The series consists of three main installments, a standalone spinoff of the first game with a separate multiplayer title, and a compilation. A fourth game, under the working title of '' Crysis 4'', was announced by Crytek on January 26, 2022. Gameplay Characters in ''Crysis'' use nanosuits, advanced powered exoskeletons developed by the U.S. military that grants them special abilities through dedicated "modes", as well as the ability to switch between them at will. Nanosuit' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet (Star Trek)
The Bajorans (variously pronounced , , )Script notes specify "bah-JOR-an" and "BAY-jor" as the correct pronunciations, but in media pronunciation varies. are a fictional species in the science-fiction '''' franchise. They are a extraterrestrial species native to the planet , who have a long-standing enmity with the s, owing to decades of subjugatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet (comics)
Prophet is a superhero who appears in comic books published by Image Comics. Created by Rob Liefeld, he first appeared in '' Youngblood'' #2 (July 1992). Prophet has starred in three ongoing series bearing his name; these monthlies debuted in 1993, 1995, and 2012, respectively. A fourth series, named ''Prophet: Earth War,'' began in January 2016. Fictional character biography John Prophet, a poor and homeless man living in the World War II era, volunteers to participate in the medical experiments of Dr. Horatio Wells, a time-traveling scientist from the future. He uses DNA-enhancing methods to transform Prophet into a supersoldier. Prophet is engineered to serve the evil Phillip Omen and programmed with murderous instincts. Wells has a change of heart, though, and changes Prophet's programming from evil to a strong belief in God. Wells plans for Prophet to be placed into stasis for many years and then re-emerge in the future to help Wells' people fight the evil Disciples. Eventu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orval Prophet
Orval William Prophet (31 August 1922 – 4 January 1984) was among the first Canadian country music performers to achieve a career of international scope. Early life Prophet was born in Edwards, Ontario, now part of Ottawa. During his teens, he sang pop songs within his family and performed at church and community functions. He changed his focus to country music after he heard Hank Snow's music and concluded that "Western folk-songs would fit my style". During World War II, Prophet worked on his family's farm since health limitations precluded him from military service. He performed for injured soldiers in Ottawa, walking from his home to their hospital. He is a second cousin of Ronnie Prophet who is also a country musician. Career From 1944 to 1949, he performed throughout eastern Ontario in a country band led by Bill Sheppard. In Ottawa, his live radio performances were featured on CFRA's ''Fiddler's Fling'' from 1947 to 1951. A Canadian tour with Wilf Carter (musician), Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
