Walter J Houston Knihy

This study guide to Amos is divided into three parts. The first sets out to describe the genre, style, shape and aim of the text, along with its leading ideas, with the help of recent scholarship on the Hebrew Bible in general and the prophets in particular. Special note is taken of the many images of violence in Amos, along with its denunciations of injustice, and its overwhelming emphasis on the ineluctable destruction awaiting Israel. The second part sets the book in its historical and social context, with particular focus on the social context of the injustices denounced by Amos. Houston also provides an overview of the various proposals made in the last 50 years for how the book has assumed its present shape. The final part outlines the ways in which the book has been read over the centuries, with an emphasis on the modern period, in which it has become a rallying call for those concerned with injustice in their own world.

Introduces students with a little background in biblical studies to the scholarly study of the Pentateuch (Genesis to Deuteronomy). This book is distinctive in that every chapter is concerned with the whole Pentateuch, and in that it approaches the subject from three completely different points of view.

Exploring the biblical perspective on justice, this book examines its implications for contemporary society, especially for Christians. It provides a thoughtful analysis of scriptural teachings, encouraging readers to reflect on how these principles can be applied in today's context. By addressing both the challenges and insights offered by the Bible, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of justice and its significance in modern life.

What does the Bible have to say about justice, and what relevance has this for people, particularly Christians, today? 'Justice: The Biblical Challenge' offers readers a balanced assessment of the biblical treatment of justice and what we might learn from this.