| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 368 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The Anchor Bible ; v. 24B |
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Bible. English. Anchor Bible. 1964 ; v. 24B.
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| Contents |
The text of Jonah -- The present translation of Jonah -- Jonah among the "twelve prophets" -- The composition of Jonah -- Dating the composition of Jonah -- Liturgical use of Jonah -- Notes and comments -- The setting -- The storm-tossed ship -- The singling out of Jonah -- Obstinancy and submission -- In the fish's belly -- A canticle from the depths -- On dy land -- In Nineveh -- Changes of heart, change of mind -- Move/countermove -- Heat and light -- Interpretations -- Jonah as history or fiction -- Narrative art and literary typology in Jonah -- Looking ahead. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-62) and indexes. |
| Subject |
Bible. Jonah -- Commentaries.
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| Added Author |
Sasson, Jack M.
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| ISBN |
0385235259: $28.00 ($34.00 Can.) |
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