The Distribution of Divine Names in Jonah
The only divine names used in the book of Jonah are Yahweh and Elohim (including El once]]). This short study considers the distribution of these names in Jonah.
The only divine names used in the book of Jonah are Yahweh and Elohim (including El once]]). This short study considers the distribution of these names in Jonah.
How does the psalm of Jonah function in the narrative context of Jonah 2? This study evaluates the issues of interpretation and argues for the integrative nature of the psalm of Jonah in its narrative context.
This article shows the correlations between Jonah's time in the big fish and the Lord Jesus in the tomb. It attempts to show that the tomb of Jesus is not just Jonah's fish, but also the Holy of Holies.
The Hebrew phrase "melek nineveh" ("king of Nineveh") is found in the Old Testament only in Jonah 3:6. This article wants to show that the title is not an anachronism. Why did the author ignore the usual designation "king of Assyria," found thirty times in 2 Kings 18-20? The common custom was to give provincial capitals the same name as the province. This could explain the fact that the book says the "city" was a three-day walk (3:3).
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the book of Jonah. Aspects considered are the date and composition of the book, Israel’s distinctiveness and their covenant infidelity, and the message of the book. Questions for further reflection are at the end of the chapter.
This essay intends to use techniques of text analysis pertaining to the larger organization of a given composition, to explore the issue of literary genre. The way genre relates to the principal message of Jonah is also explored.
The book of Jonah is unique in the prophetic literature. This essay reflects on the interpretation of the book in light of its unique character and place in the collection of the twelve minor prophets.
Through an analysis of the overall plot structure of the book of Jonah the author wants to work towards the determination of the literary genre of the book.