Jonah
Purpose
Shows God's mercy extending to Israel's enemies through Jonah's reluctant mission to Nineveh, challenging narrow compassion.
Author
Traditionally Jonah son of Amittai
Time Period
Traditionally c. 780-750 BC
Key Themes
- God's mercy to the nations
- Repentance
- Obedience
- Compassion
- Sovereignty
Outline
Jonah flees and is swallowed (ch. 1); his prayer from the fish (ch. 2); Nineveh repents (ch. 3); Jonah's anger and God's mercy (ch. 4).