Book of Amos

Graham R. Hamborg

doi:10.1017/9781108687362.005

IV - Book of Amos

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Graham R. Hamborg

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Graham R. Hamborg: Affiliation:
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The book of Amos has often been seen as a key text promoting social justice, through its condemnation of social injustice. Literary study of the text reveals five sections: chapters 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7:1–9:6, 9:7–15. Redaction-critical study indicates that the text developed from an earliest eighth-century text into the final form produced in the post-exilic period. Chapters 1–2 contain a series of Oracles Against the Nations, while 7:1–9:4 contains a series of visions. Between them are prophetic words of judgment. The final 9:7–15 contains words of promised future blessing. Key themes include YHWH’s announcing of judgment of the people because of the exploitation of the poor and weak by the rich and powerful, and calls to seek YHWH and live. There are Closer Look sections (Zion; Oracles Against the Nations; The Nazirites; Justice in the Gate; Justice and Righteousness; Woe Oracles; The Prophets, the Cult, and Sacrifice; The Prophets as Intercessors; Seers and Prophets). There are also Bridging the Horizons sections (Atrocities and War Crimes, and on Martin Luther King Jr.)

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composition history visions judgment nations social injustice justice poor

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Information: Hosea, Joel, and Amos , pp. 260 - 376

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108687362.005 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2023

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