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. Social injustice and idolatry were rampant.
Political environment
The Northern Kingdom of Israel was under the rule of Jeroboam II, a time marked by territorial expansion and wealth, yet spiritual corruption.
Geographical setting
The Northern Kingdom of Israel, with its capital in Samaria, was situated in the region that is now part of modern-day northern Israel and the West Bank.
Societal norms
The society was characterized by a disparity between the wealthy elite and the poor, with the rich exploiting the poor. Religious practices were often superficial, with a focus on ritual rather than true worship of Yahweh.
Significant figures
Amos
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