| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Amos is a prophetic book that denounces social injustice, oppression of the poor, and religious hypocrisy. Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, warns the northern kingdom of Israel of impending divine judgment and the need for genuine worship and justice. The book calls for social reform and emphasizes God's concern for righteousness and justice in society. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 |
| Author name: | Amos |
| Written date: | Around 760-750 BC |
| Location: | Northern Kingdom of Israel |
| Genre: | Prophetic |
| Chapter count: | 9 |
| Verse count: | 146 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The Northern Kingdom of Israel and surrounding nations |
| Theme: | Social justice, judgment, and restoration |
| Key verses: | Amos 3:7; Amos 5:24; Amos 9:11-15 |
| Summary: | Amos is a prophetic book that denounces social injustice, oppression, and religious hypocrisy. The book announces God’s judgment on Israel and surrounding nations, but also contains promises of restoration and hope. |
| Outline: | I. Judgment on Surrounding Nations (1:1-2:3)
II. Judgment on Israel (2:4-9:10)
III. Restoration and Hope (9:11-15) |