The Story of the Prophet Jonas by William Tyndale

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Translator Tyndale, William, 1494?-1536
Title The Story of the Prophet Jonas
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Story of the Prophet Jonas" by William Tyndale is a religious text that presents a narrative based on the biblical story of Jonah. Translated from Hebrew to English and published in the early 16th century, this book serves as a retelling of Jonah's experience and challenges, emphasizing themes of obedience, mercy, and repentance. Tyndale's work is significant as it represents early English translations of Scripture, aimed at making biblical stories accessible to a wider audience. The narrative follows Jonah, a prophet who is commanded by God to preach to the wicked city of Nineveh. Instead of obeying, Jonah attempts to flee to Tarshish, leading to a series of perilous events including a threatening storm at sea. Thrown into the abyss by fearful sailors to calm the seas, Jonah is swallowed by a great fish, where he spends three days and nights reflecting on his disobedience and repenting for his actions. Ultimately, he is released and fulfills God's command to warn Nineveh of impending destruction. Upon hearing Jonah's warning, the people of Nineveh, including their king, sincerely repent, prompting God to spare the city. The story concludes with Jonah's struggle with God's mercy, highlighting his displeasure at God's compassion towards the repentant city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Jonah
Category Text
EBook-No. 12076
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
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