The Bible, King James version, Book 28: Hosea by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Bible, King James version, Book 28: Hosea
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Hosea
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
Summary "The Bible, King James version, Book 28: Hosea" by Anonymous is a prophetic book from the Old Testament, likely written during the early days of the divided kingdom of Israel, roughly in the 8th century BCE. It serves as a significant religious text that explores themes of faithfulness, idolatry, and divine love, revealing the complexities of the relationship between God and His people, Israel. The narrative is characterized by the use of metaphor and allegory, particularly through the life and experiences of the prophet Hosea. The book of Hosea centers on the prophet Hosea's personal life, wherein he is commanded by God to marry Gomer, a woman known for her infidelity. This marriage serves as a symbolic representation of Israel's unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and sin. Throughout the text, Hosea conveys God's messages of judgment against Israel for their infidelity, while also emphasizing the divine promise of restoration and love. Key themes include the consequences of unfaithfulness, the appeal for repentance, and ultimately, the hope of redemption and reconciliation between God and His people. Through vivid imagery and poignant declarations, Hosea articulates God's unwavering love despite Israel's transgressions, making this book a profound exploration of faith, mercy, and judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Hosea
Category Text
EBook-No. 8028
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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