"The Bible, King James version, Book 28: Hosea" by Anonymous is a prophetic book written around the 8th century BCE. Set during the northern Kingdom of Israel's decline, it tells of the prophet Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife, Gomer, as a metaphor for Israel's abandonment of God. Through this powerful comparison, the book denounces idolatry and warns of coming destruction by Assyria, yet promises eventual reconciliation and God's unending love for his wayward people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)