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Political background to the call of Amos

Christian Religious Education · Grade 10 · about 40 minutes

Jeroboam II's long, successful reign, restored borders, a weak Assyria, corrupt leadership, and the fall of Samaria in 722 BC.

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

  1. The background and call of Amos
  2. The five visions of Amos and their relevance
  3. The origin of Prophet Amos
  4. Political background to the call of Amos
  5. Social background to the call of Amos
  6. Religious background to the call of Amos
  7. The call of Amos: Amos 1:1, 3:8 and 7:10-15
  8. The five visions: relevance to Christians today