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The Great Commission in the Old Testament

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  • Walter C. Kaiser Jr

Do we find any reference to worldwide mission in the Old Testament? Kaiser argues that there is a mission mandate and emphasis in the Old Testament that should not be overlooked.

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The Distribution of Divine Names in Jonah

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  • Derek Kidner

The only divine names used in the book of Jonah are Yahweh and Elohim (including El once]]). This short study considers the distribution of these names in Jonah.

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The Book of Jonah – Introduction

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  • Hendrick J. Room

This article provides an introduction to the book of Jonah, along with discussion questions on the material.

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Jonah and Genre

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  • T. Desmond Alexander

This article wants to discuss the genre of the book of Jonah and what its readers are to make of the miracles recorded in the book.

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In the Fish: The Church as Tomb

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  • James B. Jordan

This article shows the correlations between Jonah's time in the big fish and the Lord Jesus in the tomb. It attempts to show that the tomb of Jesus is not just Jonah's fish, but also the Holy of Holies.

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Salvation through Judgment and Mercy – Orientation

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  • Bryan D. Estelle

Chapter 1 is an introduction to the book of Jonah. Aspects considered are the date and composition of the book, Israel’s distinctiveness and their covenant infidelity, and the message of the book. Questions for further reflection are at the end of the chapter.

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Text Analysis and the Genre of Jonah (Part 2)

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  • Ernst R. Wendland

Through an analysis of the overall plot structure of the book of Jonah the author wants to work towards the determination of the literary genre of the book.

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Text Analysis and the Genre of Jonah (Part 1)

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  • Ernst R. Wendland

This essay intends to use techniques of text analysis pertaining to the larger organization of a given composition, to explore the issue of literary genre. The way genre relates to the principal message of Jonah is also explored.

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Jonah among the Prophets: A Study in Canonical Context

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  • Elmer Dyck

The book of Jonah is unique in the prophetic literature. This essay reflects on the interpretation of the book in light of its unique character and place in the collection of the twelve minor prophets.

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The Sign of Jonah

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  • Eugene H. Merrill

What is the significance of Jesus' reference in Matthew 12:39 to the sign of Jonah? This paper reflects on the meaning of Jonah as a sign to Nineveh.

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Upon This Rock (1)

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  • D. Doezema

This article is part of a series on the history of the Old Testament. This article is about the historical background of the Israelites (especially the northern kingdom) throughout the time of the prophets. The author focuses here on the message of the prophet Jonah during the time of Jeroboam II, looking at the reasons why he did not want to go to Nineveh. The light of God's promises in Christ shone even in Jonah's preaching to Nineveh.

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