- In his biographical reference, is Amos’ father mentioned?
- What was Amos’ “home town”?
- Why is an earthquake cited as a chronological determinant?
- Was Amos a shepherd? A cattleman? Does the reference imply or explicate a “proletarian”?
- When God “roars” what is the impact?
- Does Amos’ admonitions address Israel to begin with?
- Would the listing of the transgressive nations (which begins with verse three) portray Divinity as “God of Israel” or as “God universal”?
- What is the unforgivable act of Damascus?
- And what is the punishment to follow (Amos 1:4-5)?
- Azah (major city of Philistia) is charged with what transgression?
- In his time is Ashkelon in Israel or part of Philistine territory?
- Is Tyre’s unacceptable conduct in the same category as Damascus and Philistia?
- Who is the “brother” that Edom is charged with persistently molesting?
- The Ammonites’ invasion of Gilead was motivated by what political interest?
- In sum — what is to become of all those whose “fourth act” is unforgivable, and whom, in each instance, did they victimize?
