"Affluence, exploitation and the profit motive were the most notable features of the society which Amos observed and in which he worked . . . "Standards had gone to pot. Authority and the rule of law were despised, and national leadership, while reeling in the publicity and dignity of position . . . Seemed to be contributing to the complete breakdown of law and order." Thus J. A. Motyer exposes and explains the astonishingly relevant--but never popular--message of the prophet Amos. Michael Green says, "Alec Motyer has clearly got the spirit of Amos in his blood. He loves the prophet from Tekoa, and takes endless pains to give full weight to every syllable of the prophecy. He is, of course, a distinguished scholar, and we are given full value on that front; but you will find here none of the dreary academic deadness which all too often comes through in commentary work."
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Well thought out and well organized commentary on the book of Amos. This book as been a helpful aid in my preparation of sermons in Amos. It also should be a good concise Bible study aid to the layman or Sunday school teacher who desires to teach from the prophet without getting bogged down in lengthy commentary. It is concise, pracitcal, to the point and clear. However, it does not contain any analysis of the original language or literary structure of the prophecy.
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Mr. Motyer is an exceptional Bible scholar. Simply reading the book of Amos can be "challenging." Mr. Motyer brings the book to life. This commentary isn't just a look at something that might have been interesting during the time of Amos, it's a valid and usful comment on the condition of our church today. He's very lucid, and a true delight to read.
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IT is a stylistic trick used by Amos to divide his book into its main parts by returning at the end to some thought to which he gave prominence at the beginning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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IT is a stylistic trick used by Amos to divide his book into its main parts by returning at the end to some thought to which he gave prominence at the beginning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fourth transgression, eternal security Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, Lord God, Lord Jesus, God of Bethel, God of Israel, God Himself, Tyndale Press, Christ Jesus, Feast of Booths, General Introduction, Lord Himself, Sovereign One New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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