Tiemeyer Lena-Sofia. Jonah Through the Centuries

Wiley-Blackwell, 2021. — 294 p. — (Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries).A meticulous exploration of the reception history of Jonah in all its facets.Jonah through the Centuries is a systematic examination of the reception history of the book of Jonah, long recognized for its numerous theological implications and diverse interpretations. The first book of its kind written in English, this singular volume provides a lucid and coherent commentary on the most influential re-readings of Jonah in Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and secular traditions. Author Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer progresses slowly through the book of Jonah verse-by-verse — even word-by-word through key verses such as Jonah 1:1 and 2:1 — to offer readers deep insight into the many and multifaceted interpretations of Jonah from early Jewish readings to modern literary retellings.