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"The Bible, King James version, Book 30: Amos" by Anonymous is a prophetic book composed in the 8th century BC during a tumultuous period in ancient Israel's history. The book is part of the biblical canon and falls under the category of religious texts, specifically a prophetic work attributed to Amos, a shepherd and farmer called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Israel and neighboring nations. The primary topic addresses themes of social justice, divine retribution, and the consequences of moral decay among God's chosen people. In this book, Amos communicates God's messages, emphasizing impending judgment against Israel and surrounding nations for their transgressions, such as oppression of the poor and idolatry. Through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors, Amos condemns social injustice, highlights the people's failure to follow God's laws, and warns that they will face severe consequences, including exile. Ultimately, the book conveys a dual message: while judgment is inevitable due to the people's unfaithfulness, there is also a promise of restoration, hinting that hope persists for those who seek to return to righteousness. The text serves as a potent reminder of the importance of justice, mercy, and adherence to God's commandments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Amos
• Release date is 2005-04-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002

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