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Prophets who tried to lead Israel away from the one true God committed treason, which was punishable by death. No other religion demanded exclusive worship of their national gods. As a result, such severe penalties for worshiping other gods were unknown in the ancient Near East.
Ancient Law Codes Apostasy False Prophets The Gift of Prophecy
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Dreams Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Prophet, Prophetess Sign Soul Spirit of God
Topics
Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Dream: False Prophets Pretended to Receive Revelations Through Dreamers Dreams: False Prophets: Not to be Regarded In False Prophets: Made Use of by God to Prove Israel False Prophets: The People: Warned not to Listen To Love of Man for God Love to God: God Tries the Sincerity of Miracles Through Evil Agents: Not to be Regarded Miracles: Not to be Regarded Prophecy: How Tested Prophets: False: Warnings To Punishment: Death Penalty for Prophesying Falsely, or Propagating False Doctrines Teachers: False: Admonition Against Temptation: A Test Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Zodiac Signs