In a showdown with the priest Amatzia, we receive valuable biographical information about who Amos is, even if we might be surprised by his claim that he is not a prophet - לא נביא ולא בן נביא. Aliza Libman Baronofsky thinks deeply about the various interpretations of Amos' profession and origins and what they might mean for how we can understand his role. Text here: https://www.sefaria.org/Amos.7
