A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders

Boaheng, Isaac

dc.contributor.author	Boaheng, Isaac
dc.date.accessioned	2022-12-06T02:08:55Z
dc.date.available	2022-12-06T02:08:55Z
dc.date.issued	2022-06-22
dc.identifier.citation	Isaac Boaheng and Alfred Appiah, “A Study of the Background to the Book of Amos,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 3, no.9 (2022):372-381. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2022391	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	Online 2458-7338 \| Print 2821-8957
dc.identifier.uri	http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30467
dc.description	STAFF/FACULTY PUBLICATION (E-JOURNAL)	en_US
dc.description.abstract	ABSTRACT 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 Ghanain leaders on God’s expectations for governance and leadership responsibilites especially towards the vulnerable in the society. Keywords: Amos, Justice, Repentance, Righteousness	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	CHRISTIAN SERVICE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Noyam Publishers	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Volume 8;Issue 8
dc.subject	Amos, Justice, Repentance, Righteousness	en_US
dc.title	A Thematic and Literary Analysis of Amos 5:4-7, 10-15: Implications for Ghanaian Leaders	en_US
dc.title.alternative	E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS)	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US