Amos book of the old testament

We are now beginning the last division of old testament books, the division called the minor prophets. As were other old testament prophets, amos was a firm opponent of religious formalism and ritual without righteousness. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others. In this commentary on the book of amos, daniel carroll combines a detailed reading of the hebrew text with attention to its historical background and current relevance. What every book of the old testament is about crossway. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. There is an amos mentioned in the genealogy of luke 3. Amos, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament, books. The book of the twelve follows the writings of the four major prophets, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and. Most of the messages in the book of amos were spoken by amos.

Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Amos says mistreatment of the poor is a symptom of spiritual sickness. By ted grimsrud lets now look at a place where the bible uses the explicit language of justice. Although he hailed from judea, amos preached in the northern kingdom of the neighboring nation, israel. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself.

Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. But as always, the promise of restoration was also given. Amos told of gods forgiveness and grace to all who would repent. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Features that those two books share are the technique of symbolic reality a preponderance of symbols, so that the reality that we encounter as we read is primarily a world of symbols and an apocalyptic end times orientation.

Leviticus receives its name from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the old testament and means concerning the levites the priests of israel. According to the first verse, amos prophesied during the reigns of uzziah over judah 792740 b. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. Only at the end of the book does he speak distinctly of restoration and blessing through the messiah and davids family amos 9. Amos, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. He was a shepherd and tended to sycamore fig trees. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Amos, hosea, isaiah, micah, four great stars in the galaxy of old testament prophets, truly noble men of god, tryingalas, vainlyto stem the flood of. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. Since uzziah was sole king of judah from 767 to 750 bc and jeroboam ii sole king of israel from 782 to 753 bc, the ministry of amos is likely to have been sometime between 767 and 753 bc.

Carroll celebrates a heritage from both guatemala and the united states, and his interest in and commitment to old testament social ethics was born during his time teaching in central america, which largely was during the era of the central american revolutions. Amos message warned of gods coming judgment, but the people ignored the warning. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the. 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 words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years. An apocalyptic book that is commonly called the revelation of the old testament. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. The book of amos new international commentary on the old. It is not mere chance that hosea, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and almost all of the prophets given significant coverage in the hebrew bible, give first of all the story of their special calling. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology paperback april 30, 2012 by. Book of amos old testament britannica encyclopedia britannica.

What makes this volume unique is its special attention to amoss literary features and what they reveal about the books theology and composition. Summary the book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Amos declaration marks a turningpoint in the development of old testament prophecy. A commentary the old testament library jeremias, jorg on. See the canon of the old testament for a more complete discussion. These individual books were not written for the same purpose, nor were they considered to be of equal importance at the times when they were written. 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. It serves as a manual of regulations enabling the holy king to set up his earthly throne among the people of his kingdom. Choose from 74 different sets of amos hosea old testament flashcards on quizlet. The day of the lord will mean the opposite of what the israelites expected. The twelve include hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Sep 27, 2010 list of old testament stories symbolizing jesus. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old.

Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. Scholars have emphasized the importance of amos among the great prophets of the old testament by means of various expressions. Aug 07, 2016 here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Amos was an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah. Joel and amos tyndale old testament commentaries hubbard, david allan on. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. Learn amos hosea old testament with free interactive flashcards. Amos was the first of the old testament prophets to write about this day.

The main part of his ministry was probably carried out c. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Just click any books name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. Some of them preached to the people of israel northern kingdom and some to the people of judah. A commentary on the book of amos in the old testament. Although the old testament is often referred to as a book, it is really a collection of many books, or separate manuscripts, produced by different individuals over a long period of time. Amos meaning burden or burdenbearer was an inhabitant of the rugged region of tekoa, located in the territory of judah about 12 miles south of jerusalem. This book is part of the division of the hebrew canon called the latter prophets. This is the only occurrence of this name in the old testament.

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. It is third among the socalled minor or shorter prophets, the twelve books that make up the final portion of the old testament. Apr 30, 2012 amos tackles perennial issues such as the extent the nations are responsive and responsible to gods law, and offers one key scriptural source for understanding the serious call that gods people have for caring for the poor among them. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods. 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 words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel. He has been referred to as the first of the classical prophets,1philip hyatt, the book of amos, interpr. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were. 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. 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. All of them seek to protest against the suspicion that they are. Despite the fact that he lived in the southern kingdom of judah, god sent him as his prophet to the northern kingdom of. I praise him for channels like the bible project on youtube. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice.

David pawson teaching trust 2019 david pawson looks at what god was doing in the 8th century b. When the old testament prophets spoke about this day, it referred to a definite event. 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. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. God is patient with sinners, but he will finally judge them for their. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the old testament. Thus my anticipation ran high in reading john bartons theology of the book of amos. The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem.

Rodas is blanchard professor of old testament at wheaton college. The fullest discussion of justice in the old testament shows up in the book of amos. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. The ethical teaching of amos, its content and relevance.