It could not have been more one-sided. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, had the entire religious establishment behind him. Amos, the shepherd of Tekoa, seemed to stand alone, but there was One in his corner who would make all the difference. Paul Schwanke opens the powerful book of Amos to glean insight on the battles God's preachers and people face today. As populist religion continues to repudiate the 'old paths, ' the local church needs the courage of the country preacher to "fight the good fight." May God use The Pro vs. the Prophet to enable His people to remain faithful to Him.