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El profeta Oseas denuncia la corrupción en las fuerzas armadas
(Medellín : FUSBC, 2015) Acosta Benítez, Milton, PhD, [autor]; Milton Acosta Benítez, PhD.
In this article we will deal with a very old case: corruption in the Armed Forces of Israel, denounced by the prophet Hosea in the book that bears his name. The military theme in the Old Testament is recurrent and also complex. Therefore, before considering the word of the prophet, we will briefly refer to some thick strokes about the armies in the Old Testament. Because of the complexity of the subject, the purpose of such a short article must necessarily be modest. First of all we will notice some general features of the military theme in the Old Testament. Then we will enter the prophecy of Hosea against Jehu, noting the history, the form of the denunciation and the appearance of the military theme in prayer. Finally we propose a conclusion with some ideas for personal and community reflection. The purpose of this article will be to demonstrate two things: that the corruption of the armed forces is both serious and unacceptable, and that from the biblical perspective it is necessary to think about the causes of the problems rather than the armed solutions.