Commentaries on Hosea?

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clawrence9008

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Our men’s Bible study for our campus ministry will likely be studying the Book of Hosea next semester, and I will have the privilege of leading 3-4 of these studies. What are some good commentaries to use in studying this book (preferably some that can be read by a layman)? I am familiar with Burroughs’ massive tome on the book, but I will not have time to go through that one; I’m also looking for ones besides the typical Calvin/Henry/Poole, as I already consult those for all my Bible studies.
 
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I would second Stephen's recommendations, and only add Gary Smith in the NIV Application Commentary, Duane Garrett in the NAC, John Mackay in the Mentor series, and Michael Barrett's volume in the Gospel According to the Old Testament.
 
Thanks guys. Out of the ones in Mathison's list on Ligonier that Stephen provided and the ones that Lane mentioned, what are the one or two best? I don't have a lot of money to spend on commentaries, so I'm looking for one or two of these that have a strong balance of historical background, exegesis, theology, and practical application.
 
If I could only have two, I'd pick Phillips and Mackay. Mackay will give you more of the exegesis and Phillips will give you more of the application. But the larger set of volumes listed above are all good.
 
If I could only have two, I'd pick Phillips and Mackay. Mackay will give you more of the exegesis and Phillips will give you more of the application. But the larger set of volumes listed above are all good.
I concur with this, if you can only buy two, these two should be the ones you get.
 
Is there any chance the cyberweb could get an updated greenbaggins commentaries for elders and laypeople in the near future please?

Agreed. I was wondering about the new (ish) Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Striking covers and it boasts to track themes from Genesis to Revelation in each volume, but as always, I suspect the scholars make the volumes.
 
Is there any chance the cyberweb could get an updated greenbaggins commentaries for elders and laypeople in the near future please?

Agreed. I was wondering about the new (ish) Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Striking covers and it boasts to track themes from Genesis to Revelation in each volume, but as always, I suspect the scholars make the volumes.
Well, since you asked so nicely, I will work on it. :)
 
 
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