Jonah: A New Translation with Introduction, Commentary, and Interpretation (Anchor Bible)
Were Jonah's experiences true to the history of ancient Israel?   Were they meant to be read comically, philosophically, allegorically,  symbolically, or realistically?  And is God godly when acting beyond  the comprehension of prophets, let alone ordinary human  beings?These issues, and many more, are thoughtfully considered  in this meticulously detailed and insightful translation of the  original Hebrew text of Jonah as created by Jewish authorities during  the second half of the first millennium B.C.E.  In these profound and  enduring tales, realistic events and miraculous incidents merge, and we  never have to wait long to witness the power of God's love or  wrath.One of the twelve prophets, Jonah faced more challenges in  a short span of time than any other biblical hero.  He went to sea and  nearly drowned in the belly of a great fish.  On land, Jonah journeyed  east to Nineveh, where his mission was to spread the word of God in a  city plagued by evil.  He was tested by God at every turn.  But even  during his darkest hours, his faith never wavered and through all the  tumult, he always listened for the comforting voice of the  Lord.Author Jack M. Sasson employs the very latest information in  biblical scholarship to interpret the many nuances in Jonah's seemingly  simple story.  Providing Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic, and,  occasionally, Syriac and Arabic translations, this work is an exciting  addition to the world-acclaimed Anchor Bible commentaries.