2006-11-09 15:49:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. The philistines were descended from a sea-faring people. They had no relationship to Abraham, while the palestinians are believed to be descendents of Abraham, some though Ismael, and others through Esau.
The philistines are actually mentioned in Herodotus' history, by the way.
2006-11-09 15:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians share the Jewish belief that a prophet is a person who speaks for God, in the name of God, and who carries God's message to others. Some Christian denominations teach that a person who receives a personal message not intended for the body of believers (where such an event is credited at all) should not be termed a prophet. The reception of a message is termed revelation; the delivery of the message is termed prophecy. For Christians the authenticity of a prophet is judged as Jesus said that one should judge a prophet, by his fruits (Gospel of Matthew 7) and by checking whether his predictions come true. Deuteronomy 18:21-22 contains several warnings about false prophets and is very specific about the test of whether a prophet is true or false. A false prophet is considered to be someone who is purposely trying to deceive, or is delusional, or is under the influence of Satan. Christians recognize that anyone they consider prophetic is still human and fallible, and may make wrong decisions, have incorrect personal beliefs or opinions, and sin from time to time; the human characteristics of a prophet are independent of the message God has given him and do not negate the validity of his prophecies. Nevertheless, some Christians believe the minimum requirements of a true prophet can be summarized as follows: (1) Clear (not vague) prophecies (2) 100% accuracy in prophesying (i.e. one false prophecy is all it takes to disqualify them as a prophet), and (3) Must not contradict the Bible. I have the same understanding that you have. My understanding is that after Jesus there were no more prophets as we were given the Holy Spirit to guide us or give us clearity and Jesus is our mediator. When a person is Prophesying, as long as he or she is teaching or preaching the written word of God that would be prophesying but does not mean they are a prophet. A prophet will speak for God. Prophesying is speaking the already written word of God.
2016-05-22 02:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is highly likely that according to some references that in an area from Joppa to the north down to Gaza in the south and it stretched for about 50 miles along the mediteranean coast and about 15 miles inland is where the Phlistines area was you check the maps and drwaw your own conclusions Gorbalizer
2006-11-09 16:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by gorbalizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you are close. The word "Palestine" is believed to have been derived from one of the inhabitants of that area, the Philistines. There have been many overlaying of cultures and any "pure" Philistines have long been absorbed through intermarriage or have drifted away.
2006-11-09 15:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by SafetyDancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That Palastinians are Arabs living in a land named for Pallas Athena by the Romans.
2006-11-09 15:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-09 17:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. the Palestinians are those who claim they deserve the land from Israel.
2006-11-09 15:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lover of my soul 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it's the same land.
2006-11-09 15:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋