Amos’ dominant emphasis is Yahweh’s rejection of Israel’s social and religious practices. ‘The sum total of his visions and oracles is contained in a single word: “no” ’ (Crenshaw, p. 247). Amos pulls out all the literary and theological stops to play this negative theme at full volume. Israel, notably the political, economic and religious leaders, are held accountable. They have said ‘no’ to Yahweh in every area of their lives. The list of their crimes would fill an out-sized