This learned volume offers a close reading of chapters 3 to 6 of the book of Amos, and attempts to locate biblical study and theological reflection within the complex cultural context of Latin America. The author prefaces his study with a wide-ranging survey of the continuing debate over the proper use of the Bible as a model for the structures of society. The author's particular focus is Latin America, and through sociological and textual analysis, he seeks to define the role of the prophetic biblical voice in this society and presses for a recognition of moral complexities and a constant questioning and self-evaluation from those who would claim to speak for God in society.
- ISBN10 1281803405
- ISBN13 9781281803405
- Publish Date 1 January 1992
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 1 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Sheffield Academic Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 362
- Language English