Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Hosea *, Volume 24 francis beckwith it is a Friday night

it is a Friday night and all our other single friends have dates

heartless worship and self-seeking gain--have periodically awakened the conscience of God's people

The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship

full-color illustrated Bible lessons to make the Bible come alive

A comprehensive guide to the Tabernacle Contains thirty-nine original drawings

Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Hosea *, Volume 24 francis beckwith it is a Friday nightA wanton and adulterous woman repeatedly spurns the love of her youth. Her betrayed and grieving husband offers forgiveness and seeks to restore the intimacy of their first love. Bold imagery indeed for telling the story of God and his people. Bolder still when God calls a prophet to enflesh this divine suffering and redeeming forgiveness in his own marriage. Yet this remarkable story sets the stage for Hosea's message of God's enduring love, his