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 Book of Jonah – Introduction
Jonah and Genre
In the Fish: The Church as Tomb
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.
Salvation through Judgment and Mercy – Orientation
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.
Text Analysis and the Genre of Jonah (Part 2)
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.
Text Analysis and the Genre of Jonah (Part 1)
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.
Jonah among the Prophets: A Study in Canonical Context
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.
The Sign of Jonah
What is the significance of Jesus' reference in Matthew 12:39 to the sign of Jonah? This paper reflects on the meaning of Jonah as a sign to Nineveh.
Upon This Rock (1)
This article is part of a series on the history of the Old Testament. This article is about the historical background of the Israelites (especially the northern kingdom) throughout the time of the prophets. The author focuses here on the message of the prophet Jonah during the time of Jeroboam II, looking at the reasons why he did not want to go to Nineveh. The light of God's promises in Christ shone even in Jonah's preaching to Nineveh.