Abstract
The book of Amos, particularly his message on social justice, has been of great interest in scholarship in recent times. However, the extent to which social justice issues manifest in the text and how they relate to modern context have not been fully explored. Following a careful reflection on the call for social justice in Amos 5:21-24 and informed by a justice-denying Nigerian context, could the theme of social justice, as reflected in the preceding text, inspire the prophets of The Apostolic Church LAWNA to proclaim a liberating and empowering message to the powers that be (political establishment), in solidarity with the poor and marginalised people of Nigeria? This concern is the main thrust of this article. Over the years, not only has the book of Amos become an inspiration for contemporary struggles against social oppression and injustice, the life and ministry of the prophet himself has become a model for pastors/prophets and crusaders of justice and righteousness today. In view of the prevailing social injustice and oppression in the Nigerian society, can the present-day prophets of The Apostolic Church LAWNA Nigeria be called upon to be as fearless as the eighth-century BCE Israelite prophets were, in raising their voices both within and outside the faith community to demand for a right andjust society?
Highlights
The book of Amos, his message on social justice, has been of great interest in scholarship in recent times
Following a careful reflection on the call for social justice in Amos 5:21–24 and informed by a justice-denying Nigerian context, could the theme of social justice, as reflected in the preceding text, inspire the prophets of The Apostolic Church LAWNA to proclaim a liberating and empowering message to the powers that be, in solidarity with the poor and marginalised people of Nigeria? This concern is the main thrust of this article
Has the book of Amos become an inspiration for contemporary struggles against social oppression and injustice, the life and ministry of the prophet himself has become a model for pastors/prophets and crusaders of justice and righteousness today
Summary
Prof Adamo[1], an erudite Old Testament scholar, stands out as one of the voices and prolific writers in African Biblical Hermeneutics. Prof Adamo was the Head of Department, Religious studies, DELSU and the Local Organising Chairman of the conference. It was such a Akintola, “Amos’ Call for Social Justice,” OTE 34/2 (2021): 404-427 405 to biblical scholarship, and I dare say, African Biblical Hermeneutics cannot be over-emphasised. The present essay engages with the text of Amos 5:21–24 in the context of The Apostolic Church, LAWNA, Nigeria
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