" . . . God calls a prophet to enflesh this divine suffering and redeeming forgiveness in his own marriage . . . This remarkable story sets the stage for Hosea's message of God's enduring love, his righteous judgment and his persistent offer of reconciliation. This commentary explores the historical, cultural, literary and theological dimensions of the book of Hosea. Distilled from a career of biblical scholarship, theological reflection and masterful teaching, David Hubbard's commentary is a valuable guide to this great prophet of judgment and hope."