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After establishing the historical and theological backdrop for Hosea, Barrett focuses on the connection between Hosea’s marriage to Gomer and the Lord’s marriage to his people. Though many were deaf to Hosea’s preaching, even the dullest could see his grief, sympathize with his sorrow, and wonder at his persistent love. Hosea’s marriage was a living sermon: What Hosea did for Gomer, God did for...

Unquestionably, the link between Hosea’s personal life and his public ministry is unique and therefore critical for the understanding of the message. Understanding the theology of marriage as a biblical symbol and type of God’s relationship to His people and specifically of Christ’s relationship to His church is essential to grasping the significance of Hosea’s experience. The significance of his tragic experience highlights the beauty of the ideal relationship that exists between Christ and His
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