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Jonas

Jonah is a book that shows, through the disobedience of the prophet and the repentance of Nineveh, that God’s compassion extends to the nations.

Author
Unknown (a book containing the story of Jonah)
Date written
Set in the 8th century BC (date of writing debated)
Historical period
Set in the era of the northern kingdom of Israel

Background

It is set in the events of God’s warning to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, and its repentance.

Content

Its core is the flight, the great fish, Nineveh’s repentance, God’s compassion, and the correction of the prophet’s heart.