ELEVEN PROPHETS

 





By Edward Matulanya

Here are categories, major, and minor prophets according to Roman Catholic Church.

Categories of prophets

The Catholic tradition recognizes both the “Major Prophets” and the “Minor Prophets” of the Hebrew Scriptures. Eleven widely recognized prophets include:

1. Isaiah – Prophet of messianic hope.

2. Jeremiah – Prophet of the new covenant.

3. Ezekiel – Prophet of the exile and restoration.

4. Daniel – Visionary of God’s sovereignty.

5. Hosea – Spoke of God’s steadfast love.

6. Joel – Proclaimed the coming “Day of the Lord.”

7. Amos – Champion of social justice.

8. Obadiah – Warned of Edom’s downfall.

9. Jonah – Called Nineveh to repentance.

10. Micah – Foretold Bethlehem as the Messiah’s birthplace.

11. Malachi – Last of the Old Testament prophets, announced the coming messenger.

These prophets are commemorated in Catholic liturgy through readings, feast days (some local), and inclusion in the Roman Martyrology, the official list of saints and blesseds.

Major Prophets 

In Catholic tradition, the term “Major (Great) Prophets” refers to those whose biblical books are longer and of central theological significance, not necessarily that they were “greater” in holiness.

Among the eleven prophets listed, the Great (Major) Prophets are:

1. Isaiah; Known for messianic prophecies and profound visions of God’s holiness.

2. Jeremiah; Preached the new covenant and warned of Jerusalem’s fall.

3. Ezekiel; Proclaimed God’s glory during the Babylonian exile and foretold Israel’s restoration.

4. Daniel; Noted for apocalyptic visions and steadfast faith under persecution.

These four are grouped as the Major Prophets in the Catholic canon because their books are substantially longer and more comprehensive in scope than those of the “Minor Prophets.”

Reference

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (n.d.). Books of the Bible. USCCB. Retrieved September 17, 2025, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible


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