Lexham Research Commentary
Jonah
Wendy Widder
Edited by Douglas Mangum
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Series Editor: Douglas Mangum
Lexham Editorial Team: Elizabeth Vince
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Book of Jonah
Chapter 1: Jonah Flees from Yahweh (1:1–17)
“From the Presence of Yahweh” (1:3)
The Sailors’ Sacrifices and Vows (1:16)
Background Studies: Sailing the Mediterranean in the Iron Age
Chapter 2: Jonah Prays from the Belly of the Fish (2:1–10)
The Presence of a Psalm (2:2–9)
Banishment and Looking Toward the Temple (2:4)
Idol Worshipers and “Their Faithfulness” (2:8)
Chapter 3: Jonah Preaches to Nineveh (3:1–10)
A City “Great to God” and Three Days’ Journey (3:2–3)
Background Studies: The Assyrian Empire in the Eighth Century bc
Chapter 4: Jonah Is Angry at Yahweh’s Compassion (4:1–11)
Preface
The variety of views in biblical studies presents a maze of complexity. There are often as many interpretations as interpreters. With the Lexham Research Commentaries, we start from the premise that the best solution is to provide a map of the maze. The series is designed to be a research tool. Each guide presents a wide range of interpretive issues raised by Bible scholars. These resources meet the needs of those studying the Bible in academic settings, but the broad scope of coverage also makes them useful for preaching preparation.
The research engages with critical biblical scholarship and explains scholarly interpretations. Undoubtedly you will agree with some interpretations, disagree with others, and encounter some for the first time. ...
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About JonahThe Lexham Research Commentary is your starting point for study and research. It surveys all the relevant literature on a passage and brings the summary back to you. This guide summarizes a broad range of views on a particular passage—views you may or may not agree with, but in all cases, views you will encounter as you critically study the text. A complete introduction to each literary unit in the Bible, it will bring new thoroughness to your research. The Lexham Research Commentary gives you the tools you need to find fast answers. It summarizes content from your books and organizes it in an easy-to-follow format. It gives you the direction to begin your study. |
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