This and the next eleven books to be covered in the weeks ahead are referred to as 'The Book of Twelve' in the Hebrew Bible. They are referred as 'Minor' because of their shorter length. Each of these prophets wrote their own books and they brought God's word to the people regarding judgment and hope.
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The Book of Hosea is the 28th book of the Bible and it is the first one in the section known as the 'Minor Prophets.' It is summarized as follows:
Who wrote it, when and why? It was written by Hosea in the 755 - 710 BC time frame to illustrate Israel's spiritual adultery and to warn of their nation's destruction because of their unfaithfulness.
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The Book of Hosea is the 28th book of the Bible and it is the first one in the section known as the 'Minor Prophets.' It is summarized as follows:
Who wrote it, when and why? It was written by Hosea in the 755 - 710 BC time frame to illustrate Israel's spiritual adultery and to warn of their nation's destruction because of their unfaithfulness.
And if you have a few more minutes, the following video link provide images and a summary of the Book of Hosea that you may appreciate. |