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==''Synopsis== :'' Amos was one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. The only direct information about him comes from the [[Book of Amos]]. He preached that God desires justice and that the [[Kingdom of Israel]] would fall. ==Contents== {{also}} {{ebd}}
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* [[Book of Amos]]
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==Main article==
Amos was one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. The only direct information about him comes from the [[Book of Amos]]. His prophetic ministry occurred some time near 765 BC, in a time when there was increasing corruption in society, and an increasing gap between the rich and poor. He had a strong focus on social justice.
[[Amos 1:1]] says that Amos was "among the shepherds of Tekoa". This is likely to refer to modern [[Tekua]], about 12 miles south-east of [[Bethlehem]]. He is often assumed to have been a rich shepherd.
