A People’s Prophet, A Prophet’s People
Parashat Balak
Parashat Balak
Aviva Richman
In Parashat Balak, the ruler of Moav calls on Bilam to curse Israel. God ends up putting words of blessing in his mouth, and he speaks prophetically about the people of Israel. The episode raises questions about prophecy—when it is and isn’t present, and for whom.
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