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Infamy of a Holy Prophet
Plotting in Hosea: How Does the Author Create Intrigue?
Photo by Dimitri Kuliuk Hosea by Joseph Descans is not just a love story with a prostitute but a modern reinterpretation of the biblical tale of the same name, adding a fresh and intriguing perspective to the narrative. The word of the Lord came to...
A Wealth of Faith: Why is Hosea Rich?
Photo by Thomas K. The word of the Lord that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam, the son of Joash, king of Israel. - Hosea 1, KJV Nestled amongst the Minor Prophets in the...
Is Hosea a False Prophet? He Married a Prostitute!
Photo by lilartsy Now, you might wonder, "Is Hosea a false prophet?" Which is a question that we can help answer. Joseph Descans, author of Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute, understands how controversial this Hosea's story is. However, aside from the...
The Fish in Hosea’s Story: What Is the Role of the Fish in the Novel?
Photo by Jakub Kapusnak Fish play an Important role in both Joseph Descans’ novel and the biblical account in Hosea. Joseph Descans, author of Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute, has written a modern take on the prophet Hosea’s story in the Bible. Hosea’s...
A Figure of Salvation: What Can People Learn From Hosea
Photo by Worshae on Unsplash Hosea had one of the most intriguing stories ever told. As a figure of salvation and a symbol of God’s faithfulness, what else can people gain from reading his story? “Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom,...
Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy
Photo by cottonbro studio Overcoming retroactive jealousy can be challenging, as it involves feeling threatened by your partner's past relationships or experiences. Getting to know your partner and their past is not as smooth as anyone thinks; during this process, you...
The Facets of Unconditional Love
Photo by Văn Thắng Have you ever made an active choice to love continuously without expecting anything in return? Did you promise to love for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health? In a world where relationships often come with conditions and...