The book of Hosea J. Andrew Dearman.
Material type: TextSeries: NICOT | The New International Commentary on the Old Testament | New international commentary on the Old TestamentPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2010Description: xiv, 408 p. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9780802825391 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- 0802825397 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- 224.6077 22
- 221.77 23
- BS1565.53 .D43 2010
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Book | Reformational Study Centre Commentary | 220.7 #COM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | RSC003952 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-73) and indexes.
Introduction -- Origins and transmissions -- Literary features and composition -- Historical background to Hosea's prophecy -- Hosea's theology -- 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 [MT12:1-14:9]) -- This is wisdom: YHWH's ways are right (14:9[MT10]) -- Appendices.
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. --from publisher description.