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Jonah
Old Testament • 4 Chapters
Prophetic Books
About This Book
God sends Jonah to preach to Nineveh, but the prophet runs away, is swallowed by a great fish, and reluctantly sees the wicked city repent.
Quick Overview
The reluctant prophet! Jonah runs from God, gets swallowed by a fish, then preaches—but gets mad when the bad guys repent. Funny and deep!
Author
Unknown (about Jonah)
Historical Period
c. 785-750 BC
Key Themes
God's MercyObedienceRepentanceUniversal SalvationCompassion
Key Figures
Jonah • Sailors • King of Nineveh