Amos (Anchor Bible Series) - Hardcover

Francis I. Andersen; David Noel Freedman; William Foxwell Albright

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385007736 ISBN 13: 9780385007733

Publisher: Anchor Bible, 1989

Synopsis

The life and mission of Amos the shepherd and  prophet have always fascinated students of the Old  Testament. This rancher-farmer from Tekoa, summoned  dramatically by Yahweh to prophesy to Israel under  the kingship of Jeroboam II (eighth century  B.C.E.) about the corruption, injustice, and religious  insincerity of his time, has intrigued scholars for  centuries. Was Amos' message one of judgment and  retribution only, or also of  redemption?

Noted scholars Francis I. Andersen and David  Noel Freedman, authors of the critically acclaimed  Hosea, team up to examine and  explain this critical segment of the Bible. Using new  insights and modern methods, the authors interpret  the text clearly, enthusiastically, and with  startling perception. Readers will gain a new  understanding of the historical, literary, and religious  dimensions of the book of Amos.

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Noted scholars Francis I. Andersen and David Noel Freedman, authors of the critically acclaimed Hosea, team up to examine and explain this critical segment of the Bible. Using new insights and modern methods, the authors interpret the text clearly, enthusiastically, and with startling perception. Readers will gain a new understanding of the historical, literary, and religious dimensions of the book of Amos.

About this edition

• Publisher: Anchor Bible
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0385007736
• ISBN 13: 9780385007733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 979