Hosea
The book of Hosea is about God's relentless and loving pursuit of Israel, despite their unfaithfulness, which is symbolized by the prophet Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful woman named Gomer. It uses Hosea's personal story to illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning to worship other gods and is meant to convey that despite their actions, God's love and desire for restoration remain, and a day of healing will come.
Category Reference Guide
Title/Thesis - The name of the book in American English
Synthesis 2nd Temple - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from 2nd temple Judaism up to the 1st century
Antithesis - The name of the book in another language
Synthesis Apostolic - The identity of the book in order of its presentation according to Tradition in the church after the 3rd century
Synthesis Amoraim - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from Tannaim up to the 5th century
Continent Origin - Continent from where the Text Type Source comes from
Southern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. South means Africa or Egypt (Alexandrian) such as LXX. South of Palestine.
Northern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. North means Asia or Persia (Babylonian) such as Masoretic. North of Palestine.
Here are additional resources for those who want to continue learning and exploring:
Link to Salesian Monastery and their use of the teachings of the prophet Hosea during Lenten reflections to emphasize returning to God and experiencing His mercy. Hosea is highlighted in this context for his message of God’s steadfast love and the call to repentance, which aligns with Salesian spirituality.