Hosea, or what happens when a prophet is told to marry a prostitute
Imagery portrays God as both devourer and giver of life
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Hosea is the story of a prophet whose life itself is an allegory. It’s a story about grace and mercy given under difficult circumstances.
Hosea is known as one of the minor prophets — no…