Time Period 2nd Kings 14
Approximately 780 – 760 BC
The Book of Jonah is a testament to the universal and boundless nature of God’s grace and compassion. This truth is foreshadowed in 3.10 and fully revealed in 4.11.
This book tells a powerful story of personal transformation. Jonah, a mere mortal, is commissioned by YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here to pass judgment. However, through the course of the story, Jonah comes to understand the true depth of God’s mercy and compassion. In the end, he embraces his mission wholeheartedly, rejoicing in the renewal and redemption of the nations. YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here‘s generous and magnanimous heart shines through, demonstrating the transformative power of forgiveness and love.
The Arthur
It is plausible to speculate that Jonah himself is the author of the book, as it does not claim any authorship. He is identified as the son of Amittai (1.1), who is likely the same prophet who foretold during Jeroboam II’s reign (cf. 2 Kings 14.25).