The Book of Hosea

Originally published in 1923, this book contains the Revised Version text of the Book of Hosea with critical annotations.

T. W. Crafer (Edited by)

9781107647664, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2014

94 pages
17.8 x 11.1 x 0.5 cm, 0.08 kg

Originally published in 1923 for use in schools, this book contains the Revised Version text of the Book of Hosea with critical annotations by T. W. Crafer, then Professor of Theology and Dean of Queen's College, London. Crafer's introduction supplies a history of the period and an overview of the use of Hosea in the New Testament. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Hebrew Bible or the history of education.

Introduction: 1. The history of the period
2. The work of the prophets - Amos and Hosea
3. Hosea and his message
4. Hosea's theology and religious ideas
5. The relation of the book to the rest of the Old Testament
6. The style, text, and integrity of the book
7. Summary of Hosea's prophecies
8. The use of Hosea in the New Testament
Hosea. Text and notes
Index.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]