"Do Two Walk Together Unless They Have Made an Appointment?" Complementary Contradictions in Amos 3:1–8

This article redefines the theme, structure, and ideology of Amos 3:1–8. First, the article demonstrates the essential relationship between the unit’s boundaries, structure, content, and theme through a comprehensive research review. Next, the article offers a unique approach to the questions that...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yisca Zimran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta Library 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
Online Access:https://jhsonline.org/index.php/jhs/article/view/29602
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Summary:This article redefines the theme, structure, and ideology of Amos 3:1–8. First, the article demonstrates the essential relationship between the unit’s boundaries, structure, content, and theme through a comprehensive research review. Next, the article offers a unique approach to the questions that remain open-ended to date. The article argues that Amos 3:1–8 should be regarded as a single unit comprised of three sub-units linked by one element. It considers the unit’s structure and the verses in their entirety as the foundation for understanding the unit’s complex content.
ISSN:1203-1542