AmosThe Prophet of the North
Around 750 BCE, Amos, a shepherd from Judah, goes north to preach against the sinful kingdom of Israel. Amos was a prophet from the town of Tekoh in Juda. He was unassuming, but bold and fearless when called to bear witness against the evils of his day. Prior to his call to the prophetic office, Amos was a shepherd who devoted a part of his time to tending sycamore trees and gathering their fruit. Amos is sometimes called the "gloomy shepherd." He was not known for his sympathy or warmth, but for his sense of justice and of pride. Amos directed his message to the wealthy people who oppressed the poor. His primary audience was the Northern Kingdom
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Approximate Word count = 463
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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