Time period
8th Century BC
Cultural background
The Northern Kingdom of Israel was experiencing a time of economic prosperity but also moral and spiritual decline. The people were engaging in idolatry and social injustice.
Political environment
The Northern Kingdom of Israel was under the rule of Jeroboam II, who expanded the kingdom's borders and increased its wealth, but this prosperity led to complacency and corruption.
Geographical setting
The events are set in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, particularly focusing on the region of Samaria, the capital city.
Societal norms
The society was marked by a disparity between the wealthy and the poor, with the rich exploiting the poor. Religious practices were superficial, with people attending religious festivals but neglecting true worship and justice.
Significant figures
Amos
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