호세아
Summary Hosea is a prophetic book that proclaims, through the image of marriage, God’s covenant love and restoration toward an unfaithful Israel.
- Date written
- c. 8th century BC (estimated)
- Historical period
- Final years of the northern kingdom of Israel
Background
The prophecy was proclaimed amid the religious syncretism and political instability of the northern kingdom of Israel.
Content
Through the image of adultery it exposes apostasy, and alongside judgment it emphasizes the restoration of the covenant and the promise of compassion.