Final answer:
The prophets' writings in the Hebrew Bible do not correspond exactly to any of the options provided, but the New Testament contains a variety of literature which makes it a rough comparison in terms of scope. thus, the correct option is 1).
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked what portion of Scripture the prophets are equal in size to. To answer this question, in the context of Judaism and Christianity, the portion of Scripture that the prophets are commonly compared to would be the Nevi'im or Prophets section in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh).
This generally corresponds to the prophetic books in the Christian Old Testament. When comparing to the options given in the question, none of the options (New Testament, The Law, The Pauline epistles, or Revelations) directly match the size of the prophets' writings.
However, the most approximate in scope would arguably be the New Testament, which contains multiple books covering the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, capturing an array of literature somewhat comparable to the prophetic writings in the Hebrew Bible.
The student's inquiry assumes a familiarity with religious texts and the divisions within them. Within the Hebrew Bible, the prophets comprise a significant section alongside the Law (Torah) and the Writings (Ketuvim). In Christian tradition, the prophets are part of the Old Testament, which, together with the New Testament, comprises the Christian Bible.
Variations in Sacred Texts and the Argument from Revelation underscore a core issue about religious texts' authenticity and divine inspiration.
Similarly, the Evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—in the New Testament each offer a unique perspective on Jesus' teachings and life, contributing to the compilation of Christian Scripture in a way that's parallel to the assembled writings of the prophets.