FREE ESSAY ON THE BOOK OF HOSEA

THE BOOK OF HOSEA

Historical Background
Hosea was the son of Beeri, and author of the book of prophecies bearing his name. He
belonged to the kingdom of Israel. His origin is question because of the peculiar, rough,
innocent look. People point to the northern part of Palestine because of the intimate
acquaintance he has with the localities of Ephraim. The period of his ministry, that
extended for about sixty yeats,, is indicated in the superscription. Surprisingly, he is
the only prophet of Israel who has left any written prophecy, the Book of Hosea is one of
the books of the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible. Its name is taken from
the prophet Hosea, who lived in the northern kingdom between 755 and 725 B.C. The book is
divided into two parts, first part which is chapter one through three, tells the story of
Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife. Hosea used this personal tragedy as a parable of
the relationship between God and Israel. In the second part which is chapter four through
14, the theme of unfaithfulness is developed. The prophet rebukes corrupt leaders and
priests and chastises the Israelites for their superstition and idolatry. Hosea was known
to be the first biblical writer to use the imagery of marriage as an illustration of the
relationship between God and his people.
Favorite Verse
My favorite verse is from the Acts of the Apostles. Hosea said, "Yet the number of the
children O Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered;
and shall it come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my
people, there it shall be said unto them, ye are son of the living God" And Again "I will
sow her unto Me in the Earth and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy;
and I will say to them which were not my people thou art my people; and shall say, thou
art my god". (1:10; 2:23) I like this verse because it took a little time for me to
actually put together what he said and figure out the meaning of it. The book of Hosea is
in the Bible because of the lessons it teaches and the value people can absorb from it
and children's children.
Bibliography
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