Prophetic families and the embodiment of divine knowledge

Abstract

The work of family members raises important questions about the prophetic task, who might participate in it, and who might receive the designation “prophet.” This article explores questions regarding this designation. Is a prophet only the one who has initial, knowing access to divine knowledge and who receives and distributes it, or can a person who enables the transmission of divine knowledge through their identity, being, or body also be a prophet? Can a group, such as a family, function together to fulfill the role of prophet?