Description
The 'great fish' has probably made Jonah the best known of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. The book bearing his name, comprising just 48 verses, has tantalized and intrigued its readers throughout the ages.
However, undue preoccupation with the fish may cause us to miss what is actually going on in this narrative. Although the story of Jonah seems fairly straightforward on the surface, Rosemary Nixon explores its fascinating complexity to show how the author grapples with conflicting perceptions of God. While we might question some of the story's extra-ordinary features, we ourselves are also questioned by the God who called Jonah, and challenged to hear His word afresh.
Product Details
Title: The Message of Jonah
Author: Rosemary Nixon
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Pages: 240
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.6 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm
ISBN: 9781789744354