OCTOBER 17/CHESHVAN 2

Amos, third of the Twelve "Minor" Prophets, was active during the reigns of King Uzziah (c. 783–742 BC) of Judah (the southern kingdom) and King Jeroboam II (c. 786–746 BC) of Israel. Amos wrote at a time of relative peace and prosperity, but struggled against every sort of social injustice. His critique of society is filled with poetic images and parables drawn from his life as a shepherd. Many of his prophecies include severe punishments for wrongdoers, making him quite unpopular.

Gustave Doré (Public Domain)

 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" Amos 5:24