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What does the name 'Amos' mean?
What does the name 'Amos' mean?
According to Rabbinical tradition, why was the title 'Amos' given to the prophet?
According to Rabbinical tradition, why was the title 'Amos' given to the prophet?
Where was Amos from according to the text?
Where was Amos from according to the text?
What was Amos's occupation before becoming a prophet?
What was Amos's occupation before becoming a prophet?
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What type of trees is Amos described as owning or tending to?
What type of trees is Amos described as owning or tending to?
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What was the common view about the occupation of the prophet Amos during his time?
What was the common view about the occupation of the prophet Amos during his time?
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What do the first person, singular pronouns in Amos 5:1;7:1-9;8:1 and 9:1 suggest about the prophet?
What do the first person, singular pronouns in Amos 5:1;7:1-9;8:1 and 9:1 suggest about the prophet?
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How does the text suggest that Amos' sermons were likely recorded?
How does the text suggest that Amos' sermons were likely recorded?
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How is the date of the prophecy in the Book of Amos estimated?
How is the date of the prophecy in the Book of Amos estimated?
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In which city did Amos preach to the northern kingdom of Israel?
In which city did Amos preach to the northern kingdom of Israel?
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