nd this time, we will discuss
the book, which was written by one of the last
prophets, also known as minor prophets, the book of
HOSEA.
The book of Hosea contains his expression of grief,
or lament, for his own city because of its battle
against Assyria, and also because of the growing
dissention.
Four kings of Israel had been treacherously murdered
within a span of 14 years, shortly after the death
of King Jeraboam II of Israel, after Assyria
conquered Damascus. And later, it also vanquished
Samaria.
The book of Hosea is divided into two parts: Hosea
1:3 gives accounts on the personal life of prophet
Hosea; and Hosea 4:14 discusses God’s relationship
with Israel. The preaching of Hosea, in this book,
focuses on love, which saves.
It is believed that Hosea wrote this book in 745 BC.
