The phrase "ancient prophets" refers to wise individuals who lived long ago and were believed to be able to communicate with a higher power or foretell the future. Full definition
Jesus could name such an apocalypse as the Kingdom of God, and it is all too significant that Jesus is alone among ancient prophets in naming the «Kingdom of God,» a naming that was at the very center of his mission, but one which soon perished in ancient Christianity. (religion-online.org)
Like ancient prophets, Gleick prophesied that, without repentance by politicians, «it» was going to get «worse and worse, faster and faster»: (climateaudit.org)
3) God talked with ancient prophets and apostles and gave them moral authority to administer his Gospel, but has suddenly lost interest in our high - tech world. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)