The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The book identifies the author as the prophet amos, who wrote probably between 760 and 753 bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii in israel. Amos puts these four pictures together in the same way. At the jerusalem council, convened to discuss whether gentiles should be allowed into the church without requiring circumcision, james quotes this passages ac 15. The two books, which were originally one, are principally concerned with the origin and early history of the monarchy of.
The book of amos is a prophetic book of the hebrew bible largely dating to the 8th century bce and considered to be scripture by modernday. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, february 20. Also, god gave amos five pictures, which begin in chapter 7. A grand strategy for america in the middle east, by kenneth m. Amos a prophet of israel amazing bible timeline with world. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. The prophet amos lived during the long reign of king jeroboam ii. Because he is allsovereign, the god of israel holds the history and destiny of all peoples and of the world in his hands. Sep 09, 2012 amos is a hebrew name and it means to carry or carried. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem.
This name was given to amos who carried the messages from god to the people of israel. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. 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. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Although he hailed from judea, amos preached in the northern kingdom of the neighboring nation, israel. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. About the author john barton is oriel and laing professor of the interpretation of holy scripture, university of oxford. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Can anyone give me a summary of the book of amos in the bible.
Our online book of amos trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of amos quizzes. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. Amos in the picture study bible bible history online maps. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. For, behold, i have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls.
The phrase in this place is a reference to jerusalem and can only refer to the future, since the city and the region have never really experienced peace since haggai wrote. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. Amos 4 niv bible hear this word, you cows of bashan on. The book of amos is a prophetic book in the old testament.
The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Josephus places nahum during the reign of jotham, while others place him in the beginning of the reign of ahaz, judahs next king, or even the latter half of the. The book of jeremiah introduction to the book of jeremiah in the bible. And he said, the lord will roar from zion, and utter his voice from jerusalem. The theology of the book of amos in modern times, amos has come to be considered one of the most important prophets, mainly for his uncompromising message about social justice. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology. Amos introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Amos chapter 2 kjv king james version i will not turn away the punishment thereof. The book of amos is considered one of the earliest biblical books by scholars, as it dates to the middle of the 8th century bce. Apr 30, 2012 it considers amos as a figure representing social justice, surveys major developments in the critical assessment of the book, and examines the history of the book s reception.
According to the first verse, amos prophesied during the reigns of uzziah over judah 792740 b. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. May 14, 2007 o the fifth describes the overthrow and ruin of israel amos 9. May 16, 2011 book of amos slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The book opens with a historical note about the prophet, then a short oracle announcing yahwehs judgment repeated in the book of joel. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. He appears on the biblical timeline chart around 750 b. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7. The book of amos is the earliest of the book of the twelve prophets, and is relevant today, as it addresses social injustice, so prevalent in our world.
The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. The main part of his ministry was probably carried out c. It is attributed to the prophet nahum, and was probably written in jerusalem in the 7th century bc. Amos, flourished 8th century bc, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. Apr 02, 2020 book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Amos is one of the prophets who documented what is ahead for the nations of the world.
Spoke in bethel center for idol worship in israel and then in judah under jeroboam. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. He is the great king who rules the whole universe 4. This is an event yet in the future and a hope that all nations and people desire. He is a member of the bar of the commonwealth of virginia. The book of nahum is the seventh book of the 12 minor prophets of the hebrew bible. Hear this word, you cows of bashan on mount samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy and say to your husbands, bring us some drinks. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. A comprehensive database of book of amos quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of amos quiz questions. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the. Amos alludes to historical forces at work through which god would exercise. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. The inside story of the fight for middle east peace, by dennis ross.
Gary amos is an adjunct professor in the schools of law and government, regent university. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. This book provides a detailed exploration of this theme and other important elements of the theology underlying the book of amos. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. The god for whom amos speaks is god of more than merely israel. The book of amos is one of the least understood in the holy scriptures. The book of the prophet amos the prophet amos lived in the eighth century bc and was a common herdsman and keeper of sycamore fig trees 7. The book is an anthology of his oracles and was compiled either by the prophet or.
There are different ways to divide the book of acts. Ezras purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy. A blog about religion and its relation to ancient history, literature, philosophy, theology, psychology, politics and economics. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. May 18, 2017 the book of amos is considered one of the earliest biblical books by scholars, as it dates to the middle of the 8th century bce. He also uses one nation against another to carry out his purposes 6. Traveled north to israel bethel to preach as one called of god 7. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. It is a prophecy for the period just ahead of us, a prophecy dealing with a.
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