TY - BOOK AU - Dearman,J.Andrew TI - The book of Hosea T2 - The New International Commentary on the Old Testament SN - 9780802825391 (hbk. : alk. paper) AV - BS1565.53 .D43 2010 U1 - 224.6077 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Grand Rapids, MI PB - William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. KW - Bible KW - O.T KW - Hosea KW - Commentaries N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -