Download or read book The Book of Hosea written by J. Andrew Dearman and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. Andrew Dearman considers the prophetic figure's 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. --from publisher description