Amos and Hosea Amos was a Judean who believed he was commissioned by Yahweh to address his words to Israel‚ However Hosea was a native Israelite. With these two men was the custom of recording oracles which appear to have begun‚ for if the words of their prophetic predecessors were preserved in a written form‚ then they would have long since been lost to us all. Within a few years‚ prophets sharing similar concerns with Amos and Hosea began to be active in Judah and their words too‚ were preserved
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Relationship of the Messages of Amos and Hosea to the Mosaic Covenant Assignment: From the oracles of Amos and Hosea show how their messages were true to the Mosaic revelation. (Think particularly of the Sinai covenant blessings and curses and the new beginning). 1.0 Introduction In completing this assignment‚ I shall first endeavour to answer the question: What are the key elements of the Mosaic revelation? In addition‚ a brief overview of the n New Beginnings promise will be presented.
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Hosea was a Jewish prophet who wrote during the “twilight years” of the Northern Kingdom of Israel (755 B.C. – 715 B.C.)‚ just prior to their capture and subsequent exile to Assyria. Israel’s decline into idolatry was its hallmark and thus their religiosity was marked by ceremony rather than sincerity and commitment (Youngblood‚ 2014). In contrast‚ James‚ probably the half-brother of Jesus‚ a leader of a new sect of Judaism‚ the Way‚ wrote around 62 A.D.‚ directed his focus to the Jewish believers
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Jamane Scott Professor Chris Newcomb REL 124: Introduction to the Old Testament April 27‚ 2011 Hosea was the son of Beeri. His name means “salvation is the Lord.” This name comes from the Hebrew language. Most historians believe that he was from Samaria. The actual occupation of Hosea was not known. “It seems to be clear that he occupied some position or place of distinction.” It has also been thought that he may have been a priest at some time in his life. The date of his prophetic ministry
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1. Executive Summary Famous Amos is one of the most recognizable cookie brands in the world and its products are positioned as premium quality. Initiated by Wally Amos in 1975‚ the brand currently belongs to the Kellogg Company and is available in most parts of the world. However‚ it remains alien to China and this report is dedicated to Famous Amos’ entry into Shanghai. Its products include bite-sized chocolate cookies‚ sandwiched cookies and muffins that come in various flavors. Apart from
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A. Multiple Choice. (1-5) encircle the Letter of choice 1. During the reign of which kings did Amos prophesy? a. Hezekiah b. Uzziah‚ king of Judah c. Jeroboam the son of Joash‚ king of Israel d. All of the above e. B & C 2. To whom does GOD reveal his secrets? (3:7) a. The Levites b. The kings c. The priests d. The prophets e. None of the above 3. What was the Lord going to raise up? a. A nation that would afflict Israel b.
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Summary of Prophets Teachings- Amos The prophet Amos was a native of the kingdom of Judah; he lived in a town called Tekoa‚ which was about 6 miles south of Bethlehem. Amos is recognized as the first Israelite prophet to have his teachings formally recorded. Amos was not a prophet his entire life at one point he earned a living as a herdsmen and a dresser of sycamore figs. It wasn’t until the later part of his life that Amos began to preach the word of God. While in the fields herding his
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Amos the Prophet The historical background A wandering people At the start of what is a series looking at some of the prophets of Israel‚ it might be helpful to do a little history which gives us a feel of the background. When I recently visited Israel and went in to the desert‚ it was interesting to note the Bedouin still living there in tents in a very primitive way. I wondered if the reaction to these roaming people was the same as the reaction in England to gypsies. Here in England the wandering
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Hosea THEME: There is nothing we can do which will separate us from God’s compassion and love I certify that I am the author of this work and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged. PART I The book Hosea was written between 790 and 710 BC by the prophet Hosea. The story is about the relationship between Hosea and his wife‚ Gomer‚ and how their lives parallel that of the northern kingdom of Israel. There are several themes in the book of Hosea and I will discuss
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religions and their history. Although there is so much to tell of that on male prophets‚ little can be said on female prophets. Taking this information even farther‚ females when describe in prophetic literature is very lack luster. Specifically in Hosea and Ezekiel‚ women are shown bound to the covenant between Israel and God similar to that of a marriage between a husband and a wife. As explained in Prophecy and the Prophets in Ancient Israel: Female Prophets in the Ancient Near East‚ “a ‘female
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