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Book Introduction
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— A shepherd and fig farmer from the southern kingdom who was called to prophesy against the wealthy, complacent northern kingdom
Attributed to , a shepherd from Tekoa in . He was not a professional prophet — God pulled him from his flocks to deliver a message the professionals wouldn't.
760s–750s BC
The northern kingdom of during a time of prosperity and complacency
To confront Israel's social injustice and empty religion — warning that God cares more about justice than worship services
shows up in the northern kingdom during its golden age — the economy is booming, the borders are secure, and the temples are packed. But underneath the prosperity, the poor are being crushed, justice is for sale, and worship has become a performance. Amos's message is a thunderclap: God despises their festivals and is about to bring judgment. The rich are exploiting the poor, and God has noticed.
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