The book "Hosea," part of the Anchor Bible series, offers a fresh take on the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha, thanks to scholars Francis I. Andersen and David Noel Freedman. It includes:

• Introduction: A new perspective on Hosea's life and work, re-evaluating previous research.
• Translation: This version of Hosea stays true to the original text, providing a unique translation of one of the oldest prophetic writings.
• Notes: Offers cultural and linguistic insights, placing each passage in the context of 8th century B.C.E. Hebrew life, and delves into the language and poetry of the time.
• Illustrations: Features eight pages of photos that transport readers from the Middle Bronze Age to the Iron Age, the era of Hosea.