Johann Heinrich Heidegger's Introduction to the OT (Prophetic Books)

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Unfamiliar with the Book of Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger provides a brief summary of its contents! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Argument

5. The argument of the book. This Prophet is in the Prophetic class of documents; he represents Israel’s altogether shameful idolatry, first in two types, then also in a simple sermon, and delivers a short and sharp announcement of approaching destruction for the whole kingdom, both of Israel...

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In order to understand Hosea's prophecy, it is helpful to understand something of his historical context.

J.H. Heidegger breaks it down for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Chronology

6. Chronology. He was a σύγχρονος/contemporary and imitator of Isaiah. The Kings that were Hosea’s contemporaries. Hosea prophesied in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, Hosea 1:1; and so he was σύγχρονος/contemporary of Isaiah, as we have said, and an imitator with respect to his...

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Unfamiliar with the Book of Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger provides an outline for us! Helpful!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Detailed Outline

7. The Parts of the Prophecy are two: I. Prophecies wrapped up in types, whereby both the corruption of the people, and the punishments imminent, and the promises thereupon, are set forth (Hosea 1-3). II. Simple Prophecies concerning the corruption of the Church, the judgments of God, a...

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Get familiar with the Book of Hosea, using this simple outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Synoptic Outline

The Prophecies of this book are: I. Typical, Chapters 1-3: in which are: 1. Pericope I, and in it: a. The title, and the type of matrimony: chapter 1. b. Blessings to be bestowed upon the remnants: chapter 2. 2. Pericope II, in which is the type of the Prophet commanded to love an...

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What are the best modern commentaries on the Minor Prophets?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the older. (Hint: Read George Hutcheson!)

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Interpreters of the Minor Prophets

HOLY FATHERS: Cyril of Alexandria, Theodoret, Theophylact,[1] Rupertus, Remigius of Auxerre. REFORMED: Calvin, Cocceius, Johannes Crocius,[2] Danæus, Drusius, Fabricius,[3] Gwalther, Œcolampadius. English: Guild, Hutcheson,[4] Livelie,[5] Mayer, Stokes,[6] Stockwood, Trapp. LUTHERAN...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the old. (Hint: Get and read Jeremiah Burroughs!)

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