AB 24B: Jonah

A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.Were Jonah's experiences true to the history of ancient Israel? Were they meant to
be read comically, philosophically, allegorically, symbolically, or
realistically? And is God godly when acting beyond the comprehension of
prophets, let alone ordinary human beings? These issues, and many more, are
thoughtfully considered in this meticulously detailed and insightful
translation of the original Hebrew text of Jonah as created by Jewish
authorities during the second half of the first millennium B.C.E. In these
profound and enduring tales, realistic events and miraculous incidents merge,
and we never have to wait long to witness the power of God's love or wrath.

One of the twelve prophets, Jonah faced more challenges in a short span of
time than any other biblical hero. He went to sea and nearly drowned in the
belly of a great fish. On land, Jonah journeyed east to Nineveh, where his
mission was to spread the word of God in a city plagued by evil. He was tested
by God at every tum. But even during his darkest hours, his faith never wavered
and through all the tumult, he always listened for the comforting voice of the
Lord. Sasson employs the very latest information in biblical scholarship to
interpret the many nuances in Jonah's seemingly simple story. Providing Greek,
Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic, and, occasionally, Syriac and Arabic translations, this
work is an exciting addition to the world-acclaimed Anchor Bible commentaries.
(= 0300139705 / 9780300139709)'This provocative commentary on
the literary gem Jonah is well worth adding to a reference library. It not only
rehearses previous views, but suggestively presents its own reading of the
book.' - Tremper LongmanSeries: Anchor Yale Bible.
Recommended € 44,90