The Message of Amos

by J. Alec Motyer

Book Overview

"Affluence, exploitation and the profit motive were the most notable features of the society which Amos observed and in which he worked . . . "Standards had gone to pot. Authority and the rule of law were despised, and national leadership, while reeling in the publicity and dignity of position . . . Seemed to be contributing to the complete breakdown of law and order."Thus J. A. Motyer exposes and explains the astonishingly relevant--but never...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877842833
• ISBN13: 9780877842835
• Release Date: August 1984
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Understanding Amos

Mr. Motyer is an exceptional Bible scholar. Simply reading the book of Amos can be "challenging." Mr. Motyer brings the book to life. This commentary isn't just a look at something that might have been interesting during the time of Amos, it's a valid and usful comment on the condition of our church today. He's very lucid, and a true delight to read.

Very helpful for teachers and preachers

Well thought out and well organized commentary on the book of Amos. This book as been a helpful aid in my preparation of sermons in Amos. It also should be a good concise Bible study aid to the layman or Sunday school teacher who desires to teach from the prophet without getting bogged down in lengthy commentary. It is concise, pracitcal, to the point and clear. However, it does not contain any analysis of the original language or literary structure of the prophecy.