David Winston distinguishes two types of Mosaic prophecy in Philoâs De vita Mosis, noetic and ecstatic. Noetic prophecy, which corresponds to Mosesâs delivery of the special laws, is active and rational. Ecstatic prophecy, which corresponds to Mosesâs predictive prophecies, is passive and irrational, though while some Greek authors view ecstasy in terms of a total possession by the god, Philo takes a more moderate view that can also be found in Plutarch. Winstonâs appeal to Plutarch is the basis of this article. It explores ecstasy in Plutarchâs two dialogues on the Pythian oracle and applies Plutarchâs categories to Mosaic prophecy in De vita Mosis. In light of Plutarchâs discussion, noetic prophecy is actually passive, and ecstatic prophecy is actually active.
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David Winston distinguishes two types of Mosaic prophecy in Philoâs De vita Mosis, noetic and ecstatic. Noetic prophecy, which corresponds to Mosesâs delivery of the special laws, is active and rational. Ecstatic prophecy, which corresponds to Mosesâs predictive prophecies, is passive and irrational, though while some Greek authors view ecstasy in terms of a total possession by the god, Philo takes a more moderate view that can also be found in Plutarch. Winstonâs appeal to Plutarch is the basis of this article. It explores ecstasy in Plutarchâs two dialogues on the Pythian oracle and applies Plutarchâs categories to Mosaic prophecy in De vita Mosis. In light of Plutarchâs discussion, noetic prophecy is actually passive, and ecstatic prophecy is actually active.
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