The Dissolution of Israel
The Faith and the Prophets
Judaism was also shaped by a few resolute critics known as the prophets men of the people tradesmen and preachers such as Amos Micah Hosea Jeremiah and Isaiah. These prophets were not kings and had no military power that could make the people listen to their message. The most authoritative prophet had been Moese and all successors looked back to him for guidance.
but even as they denounced the prevalent wickedness the prophets promised that God would forgive Israel if the people repented and that he would further prove his love to Israel by sending a Messiah.