Major prophet

Major prophet
The major prophets is a grouping of books in the Christian Old Testament that does not occur in the Hebrew Bible. All of these books are traditionally regarded as authored by a prophet such as Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel. The term "major" has nothing to do with the achievement or importance of the prophets, rather with the length of the books. In comparison to the books of the Twelve Minor Prophets, whose books are short and grouped together into one single book in the Hebrew Bible, these books are much longer.
The order of the books
Hebrew Bible
The Tanakh, often called the Hebrew Bible, is separated into three sections: the Torah, the Nevi'im (Prophets), and the Ketuvim (Writings). The Book of Jeremiah, Book of Isaiah, and the Book of Ezekiel are included among the Nevi'im. The Book of Lamentations and the Book of Daniel are included among the Ketuvim. The Hebrew Bible does not include the Book of Baruch.
Catholic Bible
Along with the books in the Hebrew Bible, the Catholic Bible includes the Letter of Jeremiah which is found in Chapter 6 of the Book of Baruch. This was written by Baruch ben Neriah, a scribe of Jeremiah.
Protestant Bible
Most Protestant Bibles include only the Book of Isaiah, the Book of Jeremiah, the Book of Lamentations, the Book of Ezekiel, and the Book of Daniel.
Period of Prophecy
All the books of the major prophets took place during the "Period of Prophecy", which covers the time from the entrance of the Israelites into the Land of Israel until the Babylonian captivity of Judah. It is understood from all versions of the books that during this time, the four major prophets were chosen by God to be spoken to and speak the divine word to the people.
Isaiah
The Book of Isaiah tells primarily of prophecies of the judgments awaiting nations that are persecuting Judah.
Jeremiah
The Book of Jeremiah was written as a message to the Jews in exile in Babylon, explaining the disaster of exile as God's response to Israel's pagan worship.
Lamentations
The Book of Lamentations tells of the mourning the desertion of the city by God, its destruction, and the ultimate return of the divinity.
Ezekiel
The Book of Ezekiel tells of the judgements on Israel and the nation and also the future blessings of Israel.
Daniel
The Book of Daniel tell of God's plans to save all Israel in their present oppression, just as he saved Daniel from his enemies.
See also
Abraham's family tree
Alids
Angel
Angels in art
Angels in Christianity
Araf (Islam)
Archangel
Archdemon
Barzakh
Bible prophecy
Classification of demons
Family tree of Japanese deities
Family tree of Japanese monarchs
Family tree of Muhammad
Hasanids
Hashemites
Husaynids
Hierarchy of angels
Ifrit
Jannah
Jahannam
Jinn
List of angels in theology
List of biblical names
List of Biblical prophets
List of Book of Mormon prophets
List of caliphs
List of characters and names mentioned in the Quran
Lists of deities
List of emperors of Japan
List of founders of religious traditions
List of Japanese deities
Lists of Jews
List of legendary creatures from Japan
List of major biblical figures
List of minor Hebrew Bible figures, A–K
List of minor Hebrew Bible figures, L–Z
List of minor New Testament figures
List of Muslim states and dynasties
List of people in both the Bible and the Quran
List of popes
List of rabbis
List of shoguns
List of spiritual entities in Islam
List of theological demons
Prophecy of the Popes
Prophets and messengers in Islam
Prophets in Judaism
Prophets in the Baháʼí Faith
Prophets of Christianity
Sayyid
Sharif of Mecca
Sharifate of Mecca
Seven Archangels
Sulaymanid dynasty
Sulaymanids
Table of prophets of Abrahamic religions
Twelve Imams
Twelve Minor Prophets
War in Heaven
References
Christian terminology
Prophets in Christianity
Christian Bible content
Prophetic books