Paul is not intended as a replacement of the earlier volume by h. Serious engagement with the book of hosea now starts with dearmans commentary. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. When i went to ccbcy, i took a class on the minor prophets. In this volume he spends 70 pages on introductory matters. The book of hosea lends itself well to a study of the interplay of traditions and an analysis of the modes of thought that belong to the northern and southern kingdoms. They are called minor prophets not because their material is less important or insignificant, but because of the size of the book they wrote was shorter in length. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825391 by dearman, j. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks hoseas poetic, metaphorical message of betrayal, judgment, and reconciliation. Scholars, pastors, and serious bible students will welcome the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot by dearman, j. Wtsbooks is offering a special deal on the release of this volume by making it. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. New international commentary on the old testament nicot thanks for sharing. New international commentary on the old testament nicot. Andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dearman, the book of hosea journal of hebrew scriptures. Aug 03, 2010 the book of hosea is pound for pound as difficult a prophetic book as one can find in the bible, so we appreciate the work of j. Andrew dearman brings his considerable skills as a hebraist and historian as well as his expert literary and theological sensitivities to bear on the interpretation of this important book. The introduction covers the origin and transmission of the book of hosea, its literary features, its historical background set in the 700s b. It is a solid mid to upperlevel commentary that will benefit students, pastors, and scholars alike.
While its origin lies in the northern kingdom, its transmission has been largely in judah. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Andrew and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot dearman, j. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. Andrew, isbn 0802825397, isbn 9780802825391, brand new, free shipping in the us j. There were a number of us, including myself, whose favorite class lectures were. The book of hosea, written by andrew dearman for the new international commentary on the old testament series, has been released. The new international commentary on the old testament nicotin this solid theological commentary on the book of hosea, j. Andrew dearman is professor of old testament at fuller theological seminarys regional campus in houston, texas. Dearman captures well the metaphorical theology of hosea. Dearmans commentary provides the most recent deep engagement with the ancient text of hosea. Dearman views hosea through the lens of israel being a part of gods family or household.
He is well placed to take on the book of hosea, having written numerous works on the ot and the prophets. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures 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. The book of hosea the new international commentary on the old. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Wolff but is as yet another comprehensive analysis of amos based on a different methodological approach. Powerful love overcomes rebellion in the book of hosea. Dearman is a texasbased professor of old testament who has also penned a commentary on jeremiahlamentations nivac, 2002. Andrew dearman, professor of old testament at fuller theological seminarys regional campus in houston, tx, has a new commentary out on the book of hosea 424 pages.
Two sides of covenant failure whitney woollard reading the book of the twelve, commonly referred to as the minor prophets, can be really disorienting. The book of hosea, written by andrew dearman for the new international commentary on the old testament series, has just been released. In this solid midtoupper level commentary on the book of hosea, j. Buy the book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament by dearman, j. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries.
Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Dearman is professor of old testament at fuller theological seminarys houston extension. Book of hosea j andrew dearman bok 9780802825391 bokus. It should be noted at the outset that the volume by shalom m. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. The book of hosea is a narrative history and prophetic oracle. Andrew dearman 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. These books are full of poetic language, metaphors, and imagery unfamiliar to modern ears. In this solid theological commentary on the book of hosea, j.
This paper seeks to explore the theology of the book of hosea, reflecting on. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks hosea s. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot kindle edition by j. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions. Andrew dearman as an amazon associate, if you use the link above, we receive a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. The book of hosea hardcover the book of hosea hardcover j andrew dearman. He tentatively proposes that hoseas prophecies were preserved in written form by the time of the destruction of samaria p. Boda mcmaster divinity college, mcmaster university. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book.
This addition to the nicot commentary series is well researched and thoughtful. Dearman understands the book of hosea primarily as a theological response to the assyrian threat posed by the syroephaimite rebellion and the subsequent destruction of samaria by assyrian forces in 722 b. Hosea is the first book in the sections of minor prophets. Dearman translates the ancient hebrew himself, and makes a potentially clouded text clear in terms of its poetic style.
Pdf a theology of the book of hosea tyler patty academia. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament j. Boda, mcmaster divinity college mcmaster universitythe book of hosea is pound for pound as difficult a prophetic book as one can find in the bible, so we appreciate the work of j. Amos hebrew bibleold testament commentaries libguides. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of hosea. Dearman captures well the metaphorical theology of hosea, and his thoughtful reflection on the text attends to the various issues of every passage in the book. Eerdmans publishing company in the new international commentary. When i saw that dearmans commentary on hosea nicot was on logos, i knew i had to get it quite literally. His other books include religion and culture in ancient israel and the new international version application commentary series volu. The book of hosea is one of the books of the hebrew bible. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of yahweh to a. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c.
The book of hosea is pound for pound as difficult a prophetic book as one can find in the bible, so we appreciate the work of j. Its the latest installment in the new international commentary on the old testament nicot, published by eerdmans. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old. The book of hosea the new international commentary on the. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. This is the second commentary on the prophetic book of amos to be published in the hermeneia series. This historical and theological commentary is a welcome addition to the nicot series. Andrew dearman goes back to hosea s own cultural heritageespecially the covenant relationships that god had made with israel through its troubled history. Book of hosea, also spelled osee, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant.
Andrew dearman offers his readers a thorough and holistic analysis of the book of hosea, a decidedly difficult task in regard to syntax, lexemes, and metaphors. Andrew dearman considers the historical context of the prophetic figure of hosea, his roots in the prophetic activity and covenant traditions of ancient israel, and the poetic and metaphorical aspects of the prophecy. Andrew dearman considers the historical context of the pro. Andrew dearman considers the historical context of the prophetic figure of hosea, his roots in the prophetic activity and covenant traditions of ancient. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks hosea s poetic, metaphorical. Some of the endorsements for dearmans volume include.
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