Photo by Alexandru Zdrobău The pursuit of freedom has always been a goal that many of us have been trying to achieve for many years now, and it’s something often done out of love. But in Hosea The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute by Joseph Descans, readers are going to find out that Candace’s reasons…
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 Hosea, son of Beeri, during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and…
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 Old Testament,…
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 controversy behind it, Hosea’s tale (both in Joseph’s book and in the Bible)…
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 tale has been a point of controversy for many years, particularly…
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, for the land commits great whoredom by…
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 will overcome retroactive jealousy. Retroactive jealousy is when you feel worried or insecure about…
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 love can feel fleeting, we can find solace in…