Here J. 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. This historical and theological commentary is a welcome addition to the NICOT series.

J. Andrew Dearman is professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary s regional campus in Houston, Texas. His other books include Religion and Culture in Ancient Israel and the New International Version Application Commentary Series volume on Je