The Old Testament

A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction

Chapter

26. Amos

Study Questions

  1. How does Glenny understand the main figure suggested by the LXX of Amos?
  2. What tradition of interpretation does Jerome use for his commentary?
  3. What two problems occur with an essentially postexilic composition for Amos?
  4. The rhetorical form x . . . x + 1 occurs where in Amos?
  5. The 鈥渃ows of Bashan鈥 focus on personal enjoyment rather than what?
  6. How does Sweeney contextualize Amos鈥檚 journey north to Bethel?
  7. What is the point of Amos 9:7?