This book contains profound biblical truths found through the exploration of a time in Israel's history recorded in the Book of Hosea when God tells His people that He "did not know" what they had done. They made decisions about country and government without consulting Him. Dr. González explains why God expressed it this way and shows how the problems and lessons that Israel experienced during the time of Hosea are completely relevant to every child of God today. "Does God Know?" presents principles on how to make decisions and develop a close relationship with God that apply to every person in their Christian walk. Knowing and living God's will is a concept that many people consider elusive, but the author writes in such a way that readers can grasp and put into concrete terms. Dr. González uses practical, everyday life experiences to explain the spiritual significance of biblical principles. She leads readers to self-examination and guides them to the types of decisions they can make now that lead to a lifetime of truly walking with the Lord. "In this study on the Book of Hosea, Dr. Awilda González opens up the message of this book, not only viewing it from the perspective of the ancient people of Israel, but also relating it to us today. This is an excellent book to provoke reflection on the need to have a close relationship with God and the sincerity in it. It could well serve as a basis for a Bible study in the church community or as a manual to conduct a kind of inventory of our prayer life." Dr. Justo L. González, Professor of History and Theology and Renowned Author Dr. Awilda González is a professor, author, and conference speaker who shares on biblical themes. She earned her Doctor of Theology degree from Boston University in New Testament and Old Testament Studies. Based on twenty five years of teaching ministry experience and relying on solid biblical principles, this book is a great resource for those seeking spiritual growth. This book was originally published in Spanish under the title "Lo Que Dios No Sabía" (ISBN: 978-1-62697-585-9). The English edition has been revised.
About the Author: Dr. Awilda González is a professor, author, and a popular conference speaker. She earned her Doctor of Theology degree from Boston University School of Theology with a major in New Testament, specializing in Pauline Letters, and a minor in Old Testament. She received her Master in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has taught courses as an adjunct associate professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, The Hispanic Summer Program, and through the Orlando Costas Hispanic Program of Andover Newton Theological School. For four consecutive years, she served as member of the Executive Council of AETH (Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana). Dr. González is the author of the volume "Filipenses, Colosenses, 1 and 2 Tesalonicenses, Filemón" of the Bible Commentary Conozca su Biblia (Augsburg Fortress, 2009). She also wrote a book chapter entitled "Biblical Equality in United States Latino Churches" in Biblical Equality (WIPF and Stock Publisher, 2009). She is the author of the essay "Latino/Latina Criticism" in the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Revised Edition (InterVarsity Press, 2013). She also originally wrote and published "Does God Know?" in Spanish under the title "Lo Que Dios No Sabía" (Xulon Press, 2013). Dr. González served as pastor for ten years at Cristiana Nueva Vida Church in East Boston, Massachusetts and Centro Cristiano in Dallas, Texas. She has spoken at women's conferences, biblical lectures, and workshops, as well as preached, in the United States, North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. She resides in Texas with her husband. Contact Information: http: //christianreading.com/awilda awilda@awildagonzalez.org