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This article examines the history of prophecy among the Nuer of the southern Sudan from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It argues that Nuer prophets, although inspired by the divinity, were also firmly rooted in the social and political realities of their time. Prophets arose in response to specific historical circumstances, and their pronouncements reflected the concerns and aspirations of particular groups and individuals. The article traces the changing role of prophecy in Nuer society, from its early association with resistance to external threats to its later involvement in internal political struggles. It also explores the complex relationship between prophecy and other forms of Nuer religious belief and practice. The article concludes by suggesting that the study of Nuer prophecy can shed light on the broader dynamics of social and political change in African societies.

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