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The life and mission of Amos the shepherd andprophet have always fascinated students of the OldTestament. This rancher-farmer from Tekoa, summoneddramatically by Yahweh to prophesy to Israel underthe kingship of Jeroboam II (eighth centuryB.C.E.) about the corruption, injustice, and religiousinsincerity of his time, has intrigued scholars forcenturies. Was Amos' message one of judgment andretribution only, or also ofredemption?
Noted scholars Francis I. Andersen and DavidNoel Freedman, authors of the critically acclaimedHosea, team up to examine andexplain this critical segment of the Bible. Using newinsights and modern methods, the authors interpretthe text clearly, enthusiastically, and withstartling perception. Readers will gain a newunderstanding of the historical, literary, and religiousdimensions of the book of Amos.
