Amos is the third of 12 books of Minor Prophets (“Trei Asar”), marked by their shortness. The prophet is presented in the book as a shepherd and tender of sycamore trees from the southern town of Tekoa. Speaking during the First Temple period, he primarily delivers messages to the people of the northern kingdom of Israel. Amos condemns their oppression of the poor, arrogance, and insincere ritual worship, describing their future punishments and calling for reform.