Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references.

Comparing the biblical Jonah with the Qur'anic version -- Natural calamities and patron saints -- Is it a whale or what? -- Singing out in troubled times -- The God of second chances -- Modern-day Jonahs and mass conversions -- Is God playing games with his people? -- When suicidal thoughts loom.

In this commentary on Jonah, Dr. Rosa Shao beautifully weaves together the story of the biblical text with narratives from the Asian (Chinese and Filipino) contexts and psychological insights. Testifying to how she was drawn to the book, Dr. Shao shares how this book has impacted her personally and demonstrates how others can hear the book's message in their own context. From better understanding the story of Jonah, readers will gain valuable insight for discerning God's divine call on their own lives. The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

Also issued online.