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Hasel, Gerhard F.

Understanding the book of Amos : basic issues in current interpretations / Gerhard F. Hasel. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Book House, ©1991. - 171 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-166) and index.

Amos in the stages of modern interpretation -- Amos' professions before his call -- Amos' nature as prophet -- Amos' origin--from Judah or Israel? -- Amos' oracles against the nations -- Amos' use of Israelite traditions -- Amos' intellectual background -- Amos' hymnic doxologies -- Amos' composition and literary approaches -- Amos' social criticism -- Amos' future hope and eschatology.

ISBN: 0801043530 9780801043536

LCCN: 91021256

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Amos--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--20th century.
Bible.--A.T.--Amos--Critique, interprétation, etc.--Histoire--20e siècle.
Amos
Bible.--Amos.

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1900-1999

Subjects--Index Terms: Bible - A.T - Amos - Critique, interprétation, etc - Histoire - 20e siècle Amos

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

LC Class. No.: BS1585.2 / .H375 1991

Dewey Class. No.: 224/.806/09045