Book of amos historical background

Amos overview of the book and historical background youtube. The prophet amos lived during the long reign of king jeroboam ii. Outlines of the book vary, but there are several obvious transitions in the book which center on a. Oct 29, 2018 book of amos part 1 foundation of amos. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering people at the start of what is a series looking at some of the prophets of israel, it might be helpful to do a little history which gives us a feel of the background. Sociohistorical background and prophetic critique d. Traveled north to israel bethel to preach as one called of god 7. The book of amos new international commentary on the old. Amos testified boldly at bethel, a main worship center of the northern kingdom, until amaziah, chief priest at bethel, reported him to jeroboam ii as a traitor. In order to explore the full richness of the book of ephesians, it is necessary to not only examine the literary text of the book, but to examine the historicalcultural context of the book as well. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of.

The message, form, and background of the old testament. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering people. Amos was a contemporary of hosea, isaiah, and jonah. However we tend to think of prophets being more like the prophets who had biblical book named after them, men like amos, isaiah and jeremiah. 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. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Amos, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. And he said, the lord will roar from zion, and utter his voice from jerusalem. Historical background of hoseaassyria over the next month ill be working through hosea in sermons and some blog posts. Israel appears to be outwardly at its zenith of power.

Please expand the article to include this information. The short book of powerful prophetic poetry accompanied by two brief narrative sections, cannot be read in strict isolation. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. Indirect references throughout the book have been claimed in support of dates that have differed from each other by as much as half a millennium. Judah is under the influence of jeroboam ii of israel. Amos 5 background information with maps and images picture. Amos prophesied during the reign of uzziah 788736 bce. Perhaps the third quarter of the eighth century is the most likely date for the book, after the public ministries of amos and hosea and before the fall of samaria to assyria in 722721. This relationship began with the two sons of isaac and rebecca, jacob and esau gen. Whether he owned the flocks and groves or only worked as a hired hand is not known. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Spoke in bethel center for idol worship in israel and then in judah under jeroboam. Historical setting of the book of revelation duration.

As it is expected, the book of acts has a similar literary style as the gospel of luke because it is the second volume of lukes account. Book of amos part 1 foundation of amos prophetic literature. The book opens with a historical note about the prophet, then a short oracle announcing yahwehs judgment repeated in the book of joel. Because the book of amos is a prophetic book and not an ancient history, such as ones that were written by the likes of. The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem. The book of joel is without the customary dating formula used by the prophets hos. Under his reign the northern kingdom of israel enjoyed one of its. Amos was a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees when he received his call from god the lord took me as i followed the flock, and the lord said unto me go, prophesy to my people israel amos 7. A major problem they often imagine is centered in the salvation prophecies e. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others. Haran, observations on the historical background of amos 1. The bible journey introduction to the book of amos. He was a native of the southern kingdom of judah, from the town of tekoa about six miles south of bethlehem, twelve miles south of jerusalem, and eighteen miles west of the dead sea. This article is missing information about evidence as to whether amos was a historical person.

Philo, josephus, melitos catalogue, jerome, justin martyr dialogue with trypho, 22, quoting the fifth and six chapters of amos as one of the twelve minor prophets, and the sixtieth canon of the laodicean council support the canonicity of the book of. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. God gave these children to rebecca and told her before they were born that the elder shall serve the younger. 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. Historical background these were times of political stability, material prosperity, and geographical. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. In this book of amos study guide, we take at look at the historicalcultural context whenwhy it was written, who it was written to, and what was. There are different ways to divide the book of acts. Two quotations from amos occur in the new testament compare acts 7. 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. May 30, 2011 historical background of hoseaassyria over the next month ill be working through hosea in sermons and some blog posts.

The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Isaiah, prophet after whom the biblical book of isaiah is named, a significant contributor to jewish and christian traditions. Premnath he prophecies of amos and hosea illustrate how divergent prophetic articulations can be even if the subject matter remains the same. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1.

Amos denounces the injustices evident in contemporary society and warns that god will punish the nation for the widespread oppression of the poor. He is the first among the prophets whose oracles have come down to us in the form of a whole book, according to m. Uzziah reigned in the southern kingdom while jeroboam ii ruled the northern kingdom 789748 bce. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Jeroboam the son of joash not to be confused with jeroboam the son of nevat, the first king of the northern kingdom of the ten tribes reigned over the ten tribes of israel for forty years from the year 3114 till 3153 after creation. This addition to the series of ot guides is a wideranging introduction to a popular prophet, and says much that is useful as an introduction to ot prophets in general.

Historical background of hoseaassyria steven hovater. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. Assyria would eventually engulf nearly the entire near east, from ur to ararat to egypt. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. Observations on the historical background of amos 1. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. In this book of amos study guide, we take at look at the historical cultural context whenwhy it was written, who it was written to, and what was. This article is about amos, a minor prophet in the hebrew bible and christian bible. Covenantal concerns are central to the yahwehs accusations e. 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.

Historical background in general, the background for the book of obadiah is the relationship between israel and edom. An examination of the historical background of amos. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. Instead of reconstructing a hypothetical redactional history, this. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice. Intro to jonah biblica the international bible society. Auld resists the temptation to begin in the usual way, with the historical background of the 8th century bc and social conditions in the northern kingdom. Because the book of amos is a prophetic book and not an ancient history, such as ones that were written by the likes of herodotus and thucydides, it contains little recorded history to examine as a background for its events. Negative critics are usually content to let most of the book to stand as a unit and concede a historical background for the information given. Amos introduction commentary commentary critical and. Gods relationship with his people includes judging them in righteousness when they sin and restoring them in grace. Lectures on the book of amos the historical background the prophet amos is the first on the list of classical prophets, who included hosea, isaiah as well as jeremiah. His call to prophecy in about 742 bce coincided with the beginnings of the westward expansion of the assyrian empire, which isaiah proclaimed to be a warning from god to godless people.

Background instrumental concentration jazz for work and study duration. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled. Amos professional life is a subject of his prophecies. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were. The meaning of the name amos which is from the hebrew verb amas to lift a burden, to carry is burdenbearer. Amos was perhaps the most unexpected of all the prophets, he had no background among the prophets, nor was he a son of a prophet. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering people at.

Feb 07, 2015 in order to explore the full richness of the book of ephesians, it is necessary to not only examine the literary text of the book, but to examine the historical cultural context of the book as well. 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. At the heart of this message is the covenant between yahweh and his people. What makes this volume unique is its special attention to amoss literary features and what they reveal about the books theology and composition. As in the book of hosea religion was prospering but faith in the one true god yhwh was on the decline. The resurgence of this ancient empire dominated much of the politics of the ancient near east from the time of jeroboam until the end of the seventh century b. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering. The historical background and dating of amos vi 2 jstor. For the father of isaiah, a prophet in the hebrew bible, see amoz.