What are the major themes found in the books of Hosea and Micah [the instructor may prefer another prophet such as Amos]? How do these themes reflect the political and social issues of the time?

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The Answer is Hosea emphasizes the deep and profound love of YHWH for his people, who he portrays as adulterous due to their dalliances with foreign nations and foreign gods. Israel has betrayed its covenant with YHWH, producing children who are not in fact YHWH's people. In consequence, YHWH will punish them severely and remove them from his land. Micah similarly takes up a covenant lawsuit against YHWH's people, who have worshiped other gods, exploited the poor, and generally done evil things. In consequence, YHWH will destroy his people. These books each reflect a time of general prosperity but with a looming foreign threat (Assyria).

What Are the Major Themes Found in the Books of Hosea