Which of the following best describes the role of prophets in Jewish history?
a. Prophets foretold the future, giving the Hebrews a permanent advantage over their enemies.
b. Prophets served as role models for material success.
c. Prophets gradually declined in importance as the loose confederation of Hebrew tribes was united into a single kingdom.
d. Prophets often appeared in times of national disaster or moral confusion; they exhorted the nation to obey God's law.
e. Prophets agreed with the priests' consistent insistence on deeper spiritual insight and morality in everyday life.
d
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