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Jonah: Prophet and Patriot

Jonah: Prophet and Patriot

Hart-Davies, D. E.

Hardcover

Bible StudiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025368797
ISBN13: 9781025368795
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Jonah: Prophet and Patriot is an insightful examination of the life and mission of the Old Testament prophet Jonah. Written by D.E. Hart-Davies, this work explores the complex interplay between Jonah's religious calling and his intense nationalistic fervor. By analyzing the narrative of the Book of Jonah, the author provides a compelling look at the prophet's reluctance to deliver God's message to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, and the spiritual struggles that ensued.

The book delves into the historical context of the eighth century B.C.E., shedding light on the geopolitical tensions of the era. Hart-Davies examines Jonah not merely as a figure of a well-known miracle, but as a multi-dimensional character wrestling with his duty to God versus his loyalty to his own people. This study highlights themes of divine mercy, repentance, and the universality of God's grace, contrasting these with the narrow nationalism of the time.

Suitable for students of biblical history and theology, Jonah: Prophet and Patriot remains a valuable resource for understanding one of the Bible's most provocative figures. It offers a scholarly yet accessible perspective on the prophet's journey from defiance to eventual, if begrudging, obedience.

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