motely influenced by Isaiah, his older contemporary. Their messages, however, were in complete harmony.
The book of Micah indicts oppressive behavior:
Micah stands to this day as the perennial indictment of oppression and of leadership which makes itself strong at the expense of the poor and weak members of society. . . [but] goes beyond the mere indictment of oppressive behavior to promise a future of blessedness and peace under God's instruction and protection.
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