Here J. Andrew Dearman considers the historical context of the prophetic figure of Hosea, his roots in the prophetic activity and covenant traditions of ancient Israel, and the poetic and metaphorical aspects of the prophecy. This historical and theological commentary is a welcome addition to the NICOT series.

“A welcome addition to the NICOT series on one of the most important prophets of ancient Israel. The introduction is especially helpful on Hosea’s use of metaphors and similes, and readers will not be disappointed with Dearman’s thorough and penetrating exegesis.”
— Bill T. Arnold
Asbury Theological Seminary

“Hosea’s complexities begin with translation and extend to its rich use of imagery. Andrew Dearman brings his considerable skills as a Hebraist and historian and his expert literary and theological sensitivities to bear on the interpretation of this important book. Serious engagement with the book of Hosea now starts with Dearman’s commentary.”
— Tremper Longman III
Westmont College

“Dearman’s commentary provides the most recent deep engagement with the ancient text of Hosea the prophet. Dialoguing with the best of scholarship, Dearman offers both detailed exegesis of the text with accompanying translation from the original Hebrew and general overviews at key literary junctures to orient the reader to the progressive development of the book as a whole. Particularly helpful is Dearman’s sensitivity to the social context of ancient Israelite households. He restores the vivid metaphorical colors of the book of Hosea long faded by history. This is a welcome addition to the NICOT series.”
— Mark J. Boda
McMaster Divinity College
McMaster University

J. Andrew Dearman is professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary’s regional campus in Houston, Texas. His other books include Religion and Culture in Ancient Israel and the New International Version Application Commentary Series volume on Jeremiah and Lamentations.