Israel’s Calf and Alliances (Hosea 8:1-14)
March 25, 2026Hosea is redundant as he returns to the themes of idolatry and political alliances. This is more than literary style; it speaks to the stopped ears of his audience, their stubbornness, and the need to hear again—as a kind of last measure appeal—the deep corruption in their society. Apparently, the message is not penetrating their […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Assyria, Calf, Calves, Egypt, Hosea 8, Hosea 8:1-14, Idols, Political Alliances, Politics | 
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Posted by John Mark Hicks