The prophet Hosea fascinates because he is a difficult to understand, mysterious text full of energy and passion. Most people only know about Hosea's marriage to a prostitute, yet his message often remains puzzling. It is hard to grasp that God spoke to His people in this way. Hosea also concludes his book with a sibylline statement, as if to say: "Only those who engage deeply with my scripture will understand it and be blessed." The Edition C Bible Commentary on the Old Testament offers a careful, comprehensive explanation of the biblical books: a detailed introduction to each biblical book, precise historical background information, a summary of the theology or argumentation of the respective biblical book, a translation of the Hebrew text, and a thorough, scientifically grounded interpretation.