“The Book of Jonah,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 185–86
“The Book of Jonah,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 185–86
The Book of Jonah
An Unusual Prophet and Book
The book of Jonah is the only book in the Prophets section of the Old Testament that primarily records what happens to the prophet instead of recording his revelations and prophecies. Jonah most likely lived during the time Jeroboam II was king of Israel (about 793–753 B.C). As you read the book of Jonah, consider what it teaches you about God’s love. Also note that although the book is short, Jesus referred to two different parts of it during His mortal ministry (see Matthew 12:39–41; Luke 11:29–32). For more information on the book of Jonah, see the Bible Dictionary, “Jonah” (p. 716).