The Book of Amos (jan 2, 760 BC – jan 1, 750 BC)
Description:
The events of the book of Amos likely take place in this period. Amos was a poor farmer who lived in Tekoa in the kingdom of Judah. He is an outsider to the community, but he is sent by God to oppose Jeroboam II and condemn worship at Bethel in Israel. He also credits their destruction. Some major themes of this book are social justice, religious hypocrisy, and "the day of the Lord."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 760 BC
jan 1, 750 BC
~ 10 years
