Dearman, J. Andrew 1951-

The book of Hosea /J. Andrew Dearman. - Grand Rapids, Michigan ; Cambridge, England : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, (c)2010. - 1 online resource (367 pages). - New International Commentary on the Old Testament .

Includes Index.

I. Superscription (1:1) -- II. Hosea's Family (1:2-3:5) -- III. God and His People (4:1-11:11) -- IV. God and His People (11:12-14:8 [MT 12:1-14:9.) -- V. This is Wisdom: YHWH'S Ways are Right (14:9 [MT 10.) APPENDICES. 1. Baal in Hosea -- 2. The Song of Moses and Hosea -- 3. Flora and Fauna Metaphors in Hosea -- 4. Love in the Prophecy of Hosea -- 5. Psalm 106 and Hosea -- 6. Sexual Infidelity in Hosea -- 7. Terms for Election in Hosea -- 8. Transjordan in Hosea -- 9. Worship Centers in Hosea -- 10. YHWH's Self-Definition (Exod. 34:6-7) and Hosea.

Here J. Andrew Dearman considers the historical context of the prophetic figure of Hosea, his roots in the prophetic activity and covenant traditions of ancient Israel, and the poetic and metaphorical aspects of the prophecy. This historical and theological commentary is a welcome addition to the NICOT series.

9781467423731


Bible.--Hosea--Commentaries.


Electronic books.

BS1565 / .B665 2010