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Socio-economic background of Prophet Amos include;Sexual immolarity was wide spreadThere was hypocrisy in worshipThere was massive corruption/briberyThe rich merchants accumulated wealth by exploiting the poorWealth was concentrated in towns where trade thrivedWealth/power was concentrated in the hands of the kingsThe gap between the poor and the rich was great.There was economic prosperity in Israel
Social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel are;Exploitation of the poor by the rich/slaveryRobbery and violenceWealthy women oppressing the poorCorruption in courts/briberyCheating in businessGreed and excessive luxuryPractice idolatryDrunkenness/involving in immoral acts
Some of the evils Prophet Amos would Condemn include;Bribery/CorruptionGreed/Excessive luxurySelf indulgenceCheating Robbery/violenceIdolatrySexual immoralityHypocritical worship/Hypocrisy
Responses of prophet Jeremiah during his call include;He was reluctant to the callHe claimed that he did not know how to speakHe was afraidHe claimed to be youngHe had dialogue with God/he talked to GodThe two visions changed his attitude towards GodHe accepted to be sent after God assured him of his protection
Literacy styles used in the writing of the bible with examples include;Poetry e.g PsalmsWise sayings e.g ProverbsGospel e.g LukeLetters e.g ColossiansProphetic speeches e.g JeremiahPhilosophical essays e.g JobReligious epics/Narratives e.g ExodusLegislative text/Legal expressions e.g LeviticusPrayers e.g NehemiahLove songs e.g Songs of Solomon