Description
Book SynopsisA meticulous exploration of the reception history of Jonah in all its facets Jonah through the Centuries is a systematic examination of the reception history of the book of Jonah, long-recognized for its numerous theological implications and diverse interpretations. The first book of its kind written in English, this singular volume provides a lucid and coherent commentary on the most influential re-readings of Jonah in Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and secular traditions. Author Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer progresses slowly through the book of Jonah verse-by-verseeven word-by-word through key verses such as Jonah 1:1 and 2:1to offer readers deep insight into the many and multifaceted interpretations of Jonah from early Jewish readings to modern literary retellings. Structured thematically rather than strictly chronologically, the text begins with the earliest interpretation and follows its trendline all the way through to modern times before turning to the next-oldest interpretation. The comm
Table of ContentsAuthor’s Preface vii
Introduction 1
Jonah 1 12
Jonah 2 88
Jonah 3 163
Jonah 4 203
Conclusion 244
Biography 249
Bibliography 252
Index of Biblical Texts 279
General Index 286
Index of Authors 290
