HOSEA

Question 1

HOSEA - AREA

Answer 1

He prophesied in the reign of Jeroboam, but also in the reigns of Uzziah, Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah.

Question 2

STRUCTURE

Answer 2

Chapters 1-3 marriage metaphor

4-14 comment of the political and religious affairs of the n. kingdom.

Question 3

MARRIAGE METAPHOR

Answer 3

• God tells him to marry a whore (Gomer)
• The metaphor implies a covenantal relationship.
• YHWH is the one who provides the grain, but the people were going to get it from other places.

Question 4

2 Ways

Hosea differs from Amos

Answer 4

1. The primary sin of which Israel is accused is Baal worship. Hosea is also concerned about social justice, but it plays a secondary role.
2. He fluctuates between judgment and oracles of salvations. If Israel is again reduced to the wilderness, this is also an opportunity for a new beginning. YWHH and Israel would renew their marriages.

Question 5

Hosea’s Indictment

Answer 5

There is no faithfulness or loyalty, and no knowledge of God in the land. Instead there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and adultery.

Question 6

Covenant and Law in 8:1

Answer 6

“They have broken my covenant and transgressed my law.”

Question 7

Hosea and Deuteronomy

Answer 7

Both use the exodus as a major point of reference, both speak of the danger of forgetting god, emphasize the love of God, condemn worship in high place.

Question 8

Priesthood and Cult

Answer 8

not as passionate about reforming the sacrificial cult, but more than Amos was.

Question 9

Critique of Royal Politics

Answer 9

Unlike amos, Hosea does not dwell on the theme of social injustice. He comments repeatedly however on the political intrigue that racked the kingdom of Israel in the final decades of existence.

Question 10

What is Hosea’s basic critique of Israel?

Answer 10

His basic critique is that Israel repeatedly looked for political solutions instead of turning to the service of YHWH.

Question 11

The loving Father (v. 11:8-9)

Heschel

Answer 11

On the one hand, god is portrayed in very human terms as someone who can be overcome by emotion. On the other hand, he is “God and no mortal.” But God can overcome the more destructive emotions of being mean.

Question 12

Hosea’s Children

Answer 12

1. Jezreel - the summer palace that Jehu slaughtered Jezebel.
2. No Pity
3. Not my people

Question 13

Characterizations of God

Answer 13

God of love and mercy (as opposed to God of justice to Amos)

Question 14

Divine Metaphors

Answer 14

Husband and Father

Question 15

Divine Moods

Answer 15

passion, wounded heart (Hosea 11:1-9)

Question 16

Hosea Date

Answer 16

Mid 8th century TP III of Assyria on the rise. Israel looking for support (lookin for love in all the wrong places)

Question 17

Hosea v. Amos

Answer 17

Amos more about social justice, governance, cult

Question 18

The hinge of Hosea?

Answer 18

Hosea 1:2…Go marry a prostitute.