Jonah 3:10 - 4:11

Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries. Chapter 4.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. Chapter 4.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Chapter VII of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
- Chapter CVII, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- IV.XXVIII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- II.17, II.24, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- IV.10, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXXII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.11, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter X, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org. Chapter 4.
- John Calvin's Commentary on Jonah.
  - "The reason then why so many reproofs and threatening resound in our ears, whenever we come to hear the word of God, is this, - that as God seeks to recover us from destruction he speaks sharply to us: in short, whatever the Scripture contains on repentance and the judgment of God ought to be wholly applied for this purpose - to induce us to return into favor with him; for he is ready to be reconciled, and is ever prepared to embrace those who without dissimulation turn to him..."
- From the Geneva Notes. Chapter 4.
  - "Thus he prayed from grief, fearing that God's name by this forgiveness might be blasphemed, as though he sent his Prophets forth to make known his judgments in vain."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 4.
  - "What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of the Divine nature, which is the greatest glory of it."
- From Wesley's Notes. Chapter 4.
  - "But Jonah must be wiser, and humbler, and more merciful too, e'er he die. Before God hath done with him, he will teach him to value his own life more, and to be more tender of the life of others."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 4.
  - "How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh. Strange in one who was himself a monument of mercy on his repentance! We all, like him, need the lesson taught in the parable of the unforgiving, though forgiven, debtor (Mt 18:23-35)."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Jonah 3:10-4:11, Karla Suomala, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
  - "Scholars have expended a lot of energy and paper trying to establish the genre of the Book of Jonah."
- Thoroughly Fishy, The Strucutre and Organisation of the Book of Jonah, Obadiah and Jonah, 5 Minute Bible Podcast, Tim Bulkeley, 2015.
- Commentary, Jonah 3:10-4:11, Michael J. Chan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "...the Ninevites are not the only ones pursued by Yhwh's mercy. God stays with Jonah, the bitter and unforgiving prophet, extending mercy to the merciless and compassion to the one whose heart is set on wrath."
- "Blessing Those Who Have Cursed Us," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Habitat for Humanity and the Theology of the Hammer.
- "Jonah," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  - "It is one of the rare instances in the Old Testament of God's wry sense of humor, and it seems almost certain that Jonah didn't fail to appreciate it."
- Commentary, Jonah 3:10-4:11, Margaret Odell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "The question is why mercy for Nineveh should seem an evil to Jonah."
- Commentary, Jonah 3:10-4:11, Anathea Portier-Young, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  - "God commanded the prophet of Israel to preach repentance to a faraway city whose evil was so great it rose up heavenward like a stench."
- "Employee #00001," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  - "Might we compare New Orleans or Baghdad to Nineveh as 'cities important to God' (Jonah 3:3)?"
- Jonah 3: Study Notes. Detailed commentary and discussion, Tim Bulkeley, University of Auckland.
- Jonah 4: Study Notes. Detailed commentary and discussion, Tim Bulkeley, University of Auckland.
- Jonah 3:10 - 4:11, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
- "Jonah's Message of Forgiveness," Janet Howe Gaines, SBL Forum, 2005.
  - "Jonah's story demonstrates that no one in heaven or on earth can force another to forgive; there must be a desire to do so."
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Dozeman, Thomas B., "Inner-Biblical Interpretation of Yahweh's Gracious and Comopassionate Character," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1989.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Farmer, David Albert, "Between Text & Sermon, Jonah 3-4," Interpretation, 2000.
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- Goodhart, Sandor, "Prophecy, Sacrifice and Repentance in the Story of Jonah," Semeia, 1985.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Turner, Mary Donovan, "Between Text and Sermon, Jonah 3:10-4:11," Interpretation, 1998.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
- "Tickets for Tarshish," The Rev. Dr. William J. Carl, Day 1, 2008.
Reviews:
With Children:
- "God is Everywhere," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
- "A Fishy Tale," Steven Wilson, The Children's Chapel.
- "Jonah Is Angry at God," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "Jonah Is Humbled by God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
Drama:
- "Jonah" monologue, Ross Olson.
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Bulletin Cover Art: Jonah and Jesus Calling Disciples, PowerPoint Slides: Jonah, Will Humes, Word & Table.
- Jonah 4:11, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
Hymns and Music:
- "The Terrible Sin of the People of Nineveh," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, recalls the story of Jonah. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living").
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- At Oremus Hymnal:
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Jonah
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Jonah