AMOS 7:1 TO AMOS 9:8. VISIONS OF THE PROPHET AMOS. This section contains a series of visions, interrupted by a historical passage (Amos 7:10). The visions are described and then interpreted as symbolical illustrations of apostate Israel's fate.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE VISION OF AN AVENGING GOD. The last vision impresses upon Amos the anger and omnipotence of the supreme ruler and judge. Yahweh is seen (Amos 9:1) stationed by or over the altar (_i.e._ of Bethel) or over an altar. The agents of His vengeance are bidden by the prophet to smite the Temple. The co... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RESTORATION OF GOD'S PEOPLE. This section is probably a post-exilic appendix to the book. The point of view has changed, the fate of Israel being quite different from that contemplated in the rest of the book, and the ideas reflecting the mind of a much later Jewish community. Yahweh will destro... [ Continue Reading ]