Overview of the Major Biblical Prophets

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Jesus Rodriguez

Rev. Fr. Ricky Rivera

Diocese of Florida

Introduction to The Old Testament: Overview of Major Prophets

January 3, 2012

To: Fr. Pat Gaffney

THE MAJOR PROPHETS

The Prophets were people who understood clearly the will of God and who were

faithful in declaring it to the people and to the kings. They were often persecuted

because they warned of God punishment for sin and the need for repentance. The

prophets usually had explicit revelation from God in these matters. Their teachings

and lives were recorded by those close to them. These writings make up the major

and minor prophets.

The Major Prophets are called "Major" simply because the books are longer than

the Minor Prophets. They are not organized chronologically. Rather each prophetic

book is written about an individual prophet.

Isaiah--a prophet to Israel who warned of the destruction of the Northern

Kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians. Many of his writings are mixed with great

promise about the Messiah who would come in the future.

Jeremiah--a prophet to Judah who warned