the Book of Jonah

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Bible
gptkbp:author Traditionally attributed to Jonah
gptkbp:character_voice the story of Jonah
gptkbp:contains four chapters
included in the Christian Old Testament.
included in the Tanakh.
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
inspired sermons
gptkbp:debut_album The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai.
But the Lord said, ' You have been concerned about this plant...'
gptkbp:features gptkb:Jonah's_prayer
gptkb:Nineveh
a great fish
gptkbp:genre Prophetic literature
gptkbp:historical_context 8th century BCE
gptkbp:historical_interpretation literal
allegorical
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Book of Jonah
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkb:Jewish_community
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Disobedience leads to consequences.
God's mercy extends to all nations.
God's plans cannot be thwarted.
Repentance can lead to forgiveness.
gptkbp:is_considered_a_work_of prophetic literature
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Nevi'im
gptkbp:is_unique_for_its narrative style
gptkbp:level often read during Yom Kippur.
often studied in religious education.
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:storytelling
poetic elements
gptkbp:notable_characters gptkb:God
gptkb:Jonah
the sailors
the people of Nineveh
gptkbp:notable_quote ' Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.'
' For I know that you are a gracious and merciful God.'
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Twelve_Minor_Prophets
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:the_Book_of_Micah
gptkb:the_Book_of_Nahum
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis historical accuracy
authorship
interpretation of the fish.
the nature of prophecy.
gptkbp:significance illustrates the universality of God's message
teaches about God's compassion
gptkbp:themes obedience
mercy
repentance
gptkbp:translated_into available in many languages.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Yom_Kippur
gptkbp:written_in gptkb:Hebrew
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Prophet_Jonah
gptkb:Jonah
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5