Exam II - Slides 173 Literary Prophets Flashcards
3 major historical periods of Israel’s history
Period of Assyrian Influence
Period of Babylonian Influence
Period of Persian Influence
ABP
Assyrian Influence date
8 C BCE
Babylonian Influence dates
Late 7 - 6 C BCE
Persian Influence date
late 6-5 c bce
Prophets of the Assyrian Influences (in order)
Amos 750-722 Hosea 745-722 Isaiah of Jerusalem 742-701 Micah 740-701 AHIM----- dates
Amos is the _____ of the writing prophets, is placed ____ in the order of Minor prophets
first, third
The name Amos comes from ____ meaning ___
Amas, to lift burden, carry. Amos means BURDEN or BURDEN BEARER.
Amos is from, located in the ____. He ministered in the ___
Tekoa in the South. Ministered in North.
Amoz is different from AmoS. Who is Amoz?
Father of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Who is Amos, who is he not?
He is a SHEPHERD ‘Ro’eh, dresser of Sycamore Trees. He is not a prophet nor a prophet’s son.
Amos’ 3 occupations:
Sheep Breader, Herdsman and Cultivator of Figs
Noqed
Sheep Breeder
Boqer
Herdsman
Cultivator of Figs
siq-mim
Amos was not a simple shepherd, he was a _
businessman.
What type of prophet is Amos considered?
Independent. Not afflilated with court or cult
Amos decries both ___ and ___’s _______
Israel and Judah’s Social Corruption
His issue with Judah and Israel
is how the rich abuse the poor
What does God demand with this situation?
Let Justice Roll down like water, righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Because of Israel’s self-made wealth and glory, God’s punishment ___
will lose her glory, her freedom and her identity
Remnant Theology - describe
no matter how sever God’s punishment or how the covenant is broken by the people, God will not obliterate his chosen people.
Amos, in Ch. 2, shows the even handed judgement of God:
Moab and Edom
Israel and Judah
Amorites
Israel and Judah
The Covenant at Mt Sinai is the ___
foundation of Amos’ theology
How is the Lord a warrior?
The Lord who brought Egypt out of bondage will send her back into bondage in a foreign nation because of her failure to live the Torah.
How does Amos compare the rich to the fat cows?
“You cows of Bashan”
The Day of the Lord is the day that
the Lord takes action
On the “day of the Lord” Israel will be found
wanting, not having what it takes.
Amos’ have vision in Ch. 7, each showing Israel wanting: 3 visions
Locusts, Fire and Plumb Line
End of Amos in Ch 9 gives a
ray of hope, promise of the restoration of the Promised Land
