The book of Hosea /

Dearman, J. Andrew 1951-

The book of Hosea / [print] J. Andrew Dearman. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Company, (c)2010. - xiv, 408 pages ; 25 cm. - The new international commentary on the Old Testament . - New international commentary on the Old Testament. .

INTRODUCTION -- Origins and transmission -- Literary features and composition -- Historical background to Hosea's prophecy -- Hosea's theology -- Bibliography TEXT AND COMMENTARY -- Superscription (1:1) -- Hosea's family (1:2 - 3:5) GOD AND HIS PEOPLE (4:1 - 11:11) GOD AND HIS PEOPLE (11:12 - 14:8 [MT 12:1 - 14:9]) APPENDICES -- Baal in Hosea -- The song of Moses and Hosea -- Flora and fauna metaphors in Hosea -- Love in the prophecy of Hosea -- Psalm 106 and Hosea -- Sexual infidelity in Hosea -- Terms for election in Hosea -- Transjordan in Hosea -- Worship centers in Hosea -- YHWH's self-definition (Exodus 34:6-7) and Hosea.

J. Andrew Dearman considers the prophetic figure's historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient Israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks Hosea's poetic, metaphorical message of betrayal, judgment, and reconciliation.



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