CONTENT ESSAY: AMOS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The content essay assignment provides you with the opportunity to take a “deep dive” into the content of a particular interpretive issue within an Old Testament book. The ability to engage with the historical, literary, and theological elements of interpretation is an essential skill to develop in biblical studies. Developing these skills through research and writing is a time tested means toward becoming a more competent reader and interpreter of Scripture. The content essay assignment probes challenging issues by answering the interpretive questions that rise from the text of Scripture.
INSTRUCTIONS
In an essay, answer the following questions pertaining to Amos 1 – 2.
1. What are the points of similarity or repetition that you see between the 6 oracles against the nations, along with the 7th oracle against Judah and the 8th oracle against Israel? What are the differences (or points of distinction) between these oracles?
2. What is the function of the oracles of Amos 1 – 2 in the broad scheme of the book? If Israel is the primary addressee, then how do the oracles relate together to form a rhetoric of entrapment or indictment against Israel?
The essay must be at least 1000 words and follow current Turabian format. At least five academic sources (beyond course textbooks) must be cited. Preferred source material includes academic commentaries, journal articles, and academic monographs. Avoid popular level sources, including non-peer reviewed websites and blogs.
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