This article presents a theological exegesis of the book of Amos. It focuses on the ethical dimensions of the prophet’s judgements of Israel and the surrounding nations. The message of Amos is set within its canonical texts, putting it in conversation with a teaching of the Pentateuch and the New Testament, especially the Epistle of James. I conclude by relating the theological and ethical elements of Amos to the concerns of the modern church.
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