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Endnotes

1. Hebrew words such as ruah and neshamah are used to refer to God’s spirit or breath.

2. For more on Plato’s description of inspiration, see Ion 533e–534b.

3. Prophetic moments were sometimes accompanied by musical instruments, which implies a more demonstrative experience (e.g., 1 Samuel 10:5).