Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives: A Verse-by-Verse Contemporary Commentary
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (876 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0827612206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Book of Jonah stands unique among the biblical books of the prophets because it is almost entirely narrative. . His experience inspires us to find our own second chances—and our own paths to meaningful growth.Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives draws on commentaries of Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Abarbanel, and the Malbim, as well as contemporary culture and personal experiences to reveal the hidden meanings of this perplexing biblical story. And, in contrast to all the other prophets portrayed as admirable individuals who bravely speak God’s word, Jonah stands out as flawed and fleeing from God. Rabbi Steven Bob’s verse-by-verse commentary intimately connects the ancient wisdom of the text with the reality of our own lives, providing us with inspiration and guidance. We are drawn to Jonah because God gives him an opportunity to redeem himself. In so doing, it explores many of the larger questions and topics we face, including human nature, our relationship with God, and how we understand ourselves and lead our lives
"Jonah in a New Light" according to Amazon Customer. Loved how he bridged the medieval commentaries to contemporary stories to help us understand the Book of Jonah as handbook for how to live life.. "A Whale of a Tale" according to R HELGELAND. Rabbi Bob has brought to life the ancient story of Jonah and explains why Jonah's odessey is so thought provoking,Utilizing insights from biblical commentators and his own life experiences Rabbi Bob draws comparisons to the world today.Jonah is a book worth reading and can be enjoyed by those who view the story of Jonah in a literal context or as a metaphor on how to live your lif
Cohen, author of Jewish Bible Personages in the New Testament. “There is hardly a better-known biblical story than Jonah. Yet Rabbi Steven Bob shows us in this skillfully written book an even more familiar Jonah, one we can see in the mirror every day. Life’s enigmas and dilemmas are somehow less anxiety-producing in light of the lessons we find in Jonah’s experiences.”—Rabbi Norman M