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Amos (/ ˈ eɪ m ə s /; Hebrew: עָמוֹס – ʿĀmōs) was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament.According to the Bible, Amos was the older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah and was active c. 760–755 BC during the rule of kings Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Kingdom of Judah and is portrayed as being from the southern Kingdom of Judah yet ...
Amos (flourished 8th century bc) was the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. He accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel (although he did not specify Assyria as the cause) and, as a prophet of doom, anticipated later Old Testament prophets. The little that is known about Amos’ life has been ...
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Oct 8, 2024 · 3. Amos’s Audience. As noted above, in the family of four minor prophets (Amos, Hosea, Joel, and Zephaniah), the books of Hosea, Joel, and Zephaniah open: “The word of the Lord that came to (Hosea, Joel, Zephaniah).”. There is an emphasis on the one-ness, the singularity of the texts as one. Amos’s words, however, are in the plural.
Amos also deflated the people’s wrongful perception of the concept of the “Chosen People.” [9] The people believed that since God chose Israel, they were free to do whatever they wanted. Amos countered that God’s unique relationship with Israel implies that Israel has an even greater moral responsibility than other nations (Rabbi Joseph Kara, Ibn Ezra, Radak):
Mar 13, 2022 · Amos. Slices of Light (CC BY-NC-ND) Amos is listed as one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Amos was one of the first to put his visions into writing. The earthquake mentioned in the first chapter of the Book of Amos places Amos between 760-755 BCE.
- Rebecca Denova
Amos described the consequences that would come on people who had turned their backs on God. Amos’ warnings were not meant only for his day, but also for today. Amos (meaning “burden” or “burden-bearer”) was an inhabitant of the rugged region of Tekoa, located in the territory of Judah about 12 miles south of Jerusalem.
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Apr 11, 2022 · The economy was booming, the borders were secure, religious holidays were celebrated, and the nation was at peace with its sibling in the south. ... (Amos 5:14-15). The people thought that they ...
