This commentary examines the book of Amos as it appears in the Hebrew Bible: a collection of messages from a prophet in the 8th century BCE who warned that the Kingdom of Israel would fall because of the wrongs of its wealthy elite. Despite this warning, the book ultimately offers hope for a restored future to the survivors in Judah and Israel. The analysis traces how Amos's original message - now only faintly visible - was reshaped by later scribes after Israel=s fall, leading to the fina...

Conflicts arise in many professional and personal situations. Being able to de-escalate these conflicts and protect yourself and others is important. De-escalation is therefore becoming increasingly relevant. The KODIAK de-escalation model, which is presented here, helps you to systematically resolve everyday conflicts, thereby reducing the occurrence of violence. This protects everyone involved. In addition to presenting the model and associated techniques, this book provides the framewor...