A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders
This paper conducted a thematic and literary study of the book of Amos to ascertain how Amos’ message should inform contemporary Christianity. The prophet ministered to pre-exilic Israelites who were about to be destroyed because they had abandoned their covenantal responsibilities. The rich trample...
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| description | This paper conducted a thematic and literary study of the book of Amos to ascertain how Amos’ message should inform contemporary Christianity. The prophet ministered to pre-exilic Israelites who were about to be destroyed because they had abandoned their covenantal responsibilities. The rich trampled upon and exploited the poor and the weak. Amos’ message was meant to call attention to the impending judgment and to give hope of future restoration. This paper used literary analysis to examine key themes in the book of Amos; including, Israel’s covenant relationship with Yahweh, Israel’s sin, call to repentance, social justice and future restoration. The study also provides a useful model for contemporary Ghanaian leaders on God’s expectations for governance and leadership responsibilities, especially towards the vulnerable in the society. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f30ca4198892422d8fbbc2c98b46cbd52023-09-03T00:26:06ZengNoyam JournalsE-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies2458-73382022-09-0188241252https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.2022884A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian LeadersAlfred Appiah0Isaac Boaheng1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8624-3035Yale Divinity School, United States of America.Lecturer in Christian Theology and Ethics, Christian Service University College, Kumasi; Research Fellow University of the Free State, South AfricaThis paper conducted a thematic and literary study of the book of Amos to ascertain how Amos’ message should inform contemporary Christianity. The prophet ministered to pre-exilic Israelites who were about to be destroyed because they had abandoned their covenantal responsibilities. The rich trampled upon and exploited the poor and the weak. Amos’ message was meant to call attention to the impending judgment and to give hope of future restoration. This paper used literary analysis to examine key themes in the book of Amos; including, Israel’s covenant relationship with Yahweh, Israel’s sin, call to repentance, social justice and future restoration. The study also provides a useful model for contemporary Ghanaian leaders on God’s expectations for governance and leadership responsibilities, especially towards the vulnerable in the society.https://noyam.org/journals/erats/amosjusticerepentancerighteousness |
| spellingShingle | Alfred Appiah Isaac Boaheng A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies amos justice repentance righteousness |
| title | A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders |
| title_full | A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders |
| title_fullStr | A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders |
| title_short | A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders |
| title_sort | thematic and literary analysis of amos 5 4 7 10 15 implications for ghanaian leaders |
| topic | amos justice repentance righteousness |
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