Grace Abounding: A Commentary on the Book of Hosea
Overview
Centering on the “knowledge of God” and the ultimate painful, paradoxical triumph of God’s grace, the book of Hosea is one of ambivalence and redemption. The redemptive message of Hosea is underscored by H. D. Beeby’s canonical and Christological interpretation.
Beeby stresses that the true context of the book is much wider than the eighth century B.C.; Hosea must continually be heard against the background of and in response to the reader’s own time. This commentary makes Hosea’s message available today to all who struggle with questions of gospel and culture, contextualization, idolatry, church and state, and interfaith dialogue.
Top Highlights
“But a new world is beginning to appear where there is no conclusion, clear or obvious, because it is the world of the everlasting God. As in 2:19, Israel’s future is grounded in this new world. All unknowing, Hosea is glimpsing the Father not only of Israel but of the One who could say, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.’” (Page 149)
“The trouble is that this is not at all what is said in the Scripture. Incomprehensible and unpalatable as it sounds, this is the one marriage that was made in heaven. God commands Hosea to marry the harlot because God’s word requires it and his will demands it.” (Page 14)
“‘ ‘Thus says Yahweh’: Word and Symbol’ and concludes with another, ‘ ‘A light to the nations’: Consummation.’” (Page 13)
“the profusion of kitchen metaphors in his book may even point to his having been a cook or baker.” (Page 3)
“Three words indicate the common nature of their danger: ‘security,’ ‘adultery,’ and ‘idolatry.’” (Page 181)
Product Details
- Title: Grace Abounding: A Commentary on the Book of Hosea
- Authors: H. D. Beeby
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1989
- Pages: 189
