The Message of Hosea

Derek Kidner

ISBN 10: 1514006456 / ISBN 13: 9781514006450

Published by IVP Academic, US, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Message of Hosea
• Publisher: IVP Academic, US
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1514006456
• ISBN 13: 9781514006450
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Revised, Revised Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 13.97W x 0.93H x 20.96D centimeters 13.97 centimeters width by 0.93 centimeters height by 20.96 centimeters depth
• Weight: 136 grams

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Synopsis

Why would God ask one of his prophets to marry a prostitute? Because he wanted to teach Hosea, the nation of Israel, and all of us today a lesson we will not forget, a lesson that is painful yet joyous.

Hosea's somber portrait of the human condition is our lesson in pain. All of us have been unfaithful, forsaking God and his ways. Yet Hosea's clear illustration of God's love for us brings joy. While we are yet sinners, God comes to us and loves us.

Derek Kidner imaginatively takes us through the unfolding story of Hosea and his wife, Gomer, explaining the basic message, pointing out its subtleties, and encouraging us to live lives worthy of the God who loves the loveless.

Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Hosea offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and a new interior design.

About the Author

Derek Kidner (1913–2008) was warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He wrote several volumes in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series and the Bible Speaks Today series.