Amos in Talmud and Midrash

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Focusing on the Rabbinic interpretation of the biblical prophet Amos, this anthology presents a documentary sequence of comments from the formative Rabbis of Judaism, spanning the first six centuries of the Common Era. Jacob Neusner meticulously collects these insights, showcasing how the Rabbis engaged with prophetic texts to address theological, legal, historical, and literary issues, thereby illuminating the interplay between ancient scripture and Rabbinic thought.