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Who wrote the book of Amos in the bible?

The book of Amos is written by the prophet Amos, he was a herdsmen before god called him.


What did Amos do for a living before being called by god?

Amos in the bible ,was a herdsmen before god called him.


When was God - Tori Amos song - created?

God - Tori Amos song - was created on 1994-02-03.


Where in the bible does God call on Amos?

In the book of Amos (8:2, for example).


What were the major themes in Amos preaching?

Amos was a humble 'sheep raiser' and 'nipper of figs'(Amos 1:1/Amos 7:14) who was called by God to become a prophet to the idolatrous 10 tribe Kingdom of Israel(Amos 7:15)with it's calf worship, around 829-804 BCE. The entire book of Amos is composed of prophecies about God's execution of judgement against faithless Israel (Amos 3:1-Amos 6:14/Amos 7:1-8:14), as well as Judah and pagan nations at the time(Amos 1:1-2:16), but also held out the promise of a restoration for all those faithful to YHWH (the God of the Bible)(Amos 9:1-15).


Where was Amos sent to prophesy?

Amos preached in the Northern Kingdom of Israel.


Why did Amos become a prophet?

Amos became a prophet of God because God called him to prophesy against the Northern kingdom of Israel and also against the Southern Kingdom of Judah. When God calls on a person to do something it is in their interest to do it. Do you remember the story of Jonah and the "great Fish? Well, Jonah could have avoided this and other problems if only he had heeded God's call. Amos was a shepherd type person and not even trained in the prophets school, but God saw fit to use him.


What has the author Amos W Miller written?

Amos W. Miller has written: 'Abraham: friend of God'


What has the author Amos Fowler written?

Amos Fowler has written: 'Pastors according to God's heart, his gifts'


How did God inspire Amos to write the book of Amos?

Well he was God and he can make anyone do what he wants so he told the prophets to write it to teach other people.


When did Amos prophesy?

There is no specific time period of when Amos prophesied, however, Amos was written by Amos between the years of 760 and 750 BC. Amos was a Shepard from Judah with no known ministry credentials, except a word from God for the people.


Did God make a covenant with Amos?

No I don't think so. God's covenant was with the nation of Israel. Amos' message to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah was they were not keeping their part of God's covenant with them.