The Book of the Prophet Hosea depicts the tumultuous relationship between God and his people as a troubled marriage in stark, realistic terms. Filled with betrayal, repentance, reminiscences, disappointment, and hope, the book describes God's desire to reestablish his close relationship with his people. Israel is left with the terrifying freedom to choose to follow their own way, or to return to the loving arms of their Lord. Though one of the earliest prophets, Hosea presents a view of sin, repentance and God that is fresh to modern ears. Join us for these exciting lectures, as our featured speaker explores the meaning of this important prophetic text. [REGISTER ONLINE] [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Richard Benton is Associate Lecturer of
Jewish Studies at the Department of Hebrew and
Semitic Studies, UW Madison, and Adjunct Lecturer of
Religious Studies at Beloit College, Beloit,
Wisconsin. An OCABS member, his areas of expertise
include linguistics, Semitic languages and Biblical
Studies. Fluent in many languages, he is completing
his doctoral studies in Hebrew and Old Testament at
UW Madison, where he currently heads the OCF program
for Orthodox students. He is also a graduate of St.
Vladimir's Seminary, where he received his M.Div.
degree.
MAY 29: MEOCCA CLERGY RETREAT
"And it shall be like people, like
priest"
The Role of the Priest in the Book of Hosea
In chapter 4 of Hosea, the Lord, through his
prophet, engages the specific role of the priest in
disseminating the knowledge of God. This
presentation will offer an in depth examination of
Hosea 4 in light of other Old Testament texts, to
determine the content of this teaching and its
implication for pastoral ministry.
Friday, May 29
Vespers - 6PM
Clergy Retreat - 7PM
Saturday, May 30
Matins - 8AM
Breakfast - 9AM
Session 1 - 9:30AM
(all sessions with breaks)
Session 2 - 2PM
Great Vespers - 5PM
New Martyr Books will host a bookstore during the lectures.
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