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. Amos told of gods forgiveness and grace to all who would repent. Just click any books name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. The day of the lord will mean the opposite of what the israelites expected. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and. It is third among the socalled minor or shorter prophets, the twelve books that make up the final portion of the old testament. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. The book of the twelve follows the writings of the four major prophets, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel. Amos says mistreatment of the poor is a symptom of spiritual sickness. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the old testament. 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 ethical teaching of amos, its content and relevance. Amos declaration marks a turningpoint in the development of old testament prophecy.
Scholars have emphasized the importance of amos among the great prophets of the old testament by means of various expressions. 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. 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. The book of amos is a prophetic book in the old testament. Some of them preached to the people of israel northern kingdom and some to the people of judah. When the old testament prophets spoke about this day, it referred to a definite event. The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem. 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. 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. We are now beginning the last division of old testament books, the division called the minor prophets. Amos message warned of gods coming judgment, but the people ignored the warning. Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. The words of amos reveal jehovahs mercy towards an unworthy people.
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. Although he hailed from judea, amos preached in the northern kingdom of the neighboring nation, israel. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods. Joel and amos tyndale old testament commentaries hubbard, david allan on. 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. I praise him for channels like the bible project on youtube.
We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. He has been referred to as the first of the classical prophets,1philip hyatt, the book of amos, interpr. 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. God is patient with sinners, but he will finally judge them for their. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. The twelve include hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. Only at the end of the book does he speak distinctly of restoration and blessing through the messiah and davids family amos 9.
A commentary the old testament library jeremias, jorg on. 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. A commentary on the book of amos in the old testament. Summary the book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. 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. Book of amos old testament britannica encyclopedia britannica. According to the first verse, amos prophesied during the reigns of uzziah over judah 792740 b. 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. This is the only occurrence of this name in the old testament. Leviticus receives its name from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the old testament and means concerning the levites the priests of israel. There is an amos mentioned in the genealogy of luke 3.
Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Aug 07, 2016 here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. Thus my anticipation ran high in reading john bartons theology of the book of amos. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology paperback april 30, 2012 by. As were other old testament prophets, amos was a firm opponent of religious formalism and ritual without righteousness. The fullest discussion of justice in the old testament shows up in 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. What every book of the old testament is about crossway. Amos was the first of the old testament prophets to write about this day. He was a shepherd and tended to sycamore fig trees. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. All of them seek to protest against the suspicion that they are. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Choose from 74 different sets of amos hosea old testament flashcards on quizlet. An apocalyptic book that is commonly called the revelation of the old testament. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself.
The book of amos new international commentary on the old. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Learn amos hosea old testament with free interactive flashcards. Despite the fact that he lived in the southern kingdom of judah, god sent him as his prophet to the northern kingdom of. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice. By ted grimsrud lets now look at a place where the bible uses the explicit language of justice. Amos, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament, books. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years. What makes this volume unique is its special attention to amoss literary features and what they reveal about the books theology and composition. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. It serves as a manual of regulations enabling the holy king to set up his earthly throne among the people of his kingdom. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were. David pawson teaching trust 2019 david pawson looks at what god was doing in the 8th century b. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. Rodas is blanchard professor of old testament at wheaton college.
His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. Amos, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. 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. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. See the canon of the old testament for a more complete discussion. 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.
The theology of the book of amos old testament theology. The main part of his ministry was probably carried out c. This book is part of the division of the hebrew canon called the latter prophets. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c.
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. 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. 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. But as always, the promise of restoration was also given.
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. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. Sep 27, 2010 list of old testament stories symbolizing jesus. 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 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. Most of the messages in the book of amos were spoken by amos. Amos was an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah.