Jonah—Running From God: An Expositional Commentary

by Peter Williams

Publisher:

Day One

, 2003

Overview

Although Jonah was a prophet, the book named after him is not a prophecy, but a biographical narrative involving his prophetic mission to the Ninevites. Peter Williams began writing this book with less than a high opinion of Jonah, but his view changed as the writing process continued. Starting from the basis that this was a historical—not fictional—account, the author discovered Jonah to be an honest person, prepared to put down in writing his own faults and prejudices so that we might learn from them. The real importance of this little biblical book is its place in God’s plan to embrace both Jew and Gentile in his saving purpose, culminating in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Product Details

• Title: Jonah—Running From God: An Expositional Commentary
• Author: Peter Williams
• Series: Exploring the Bible Commentary
• Publisher: Day One
• Print Publication Date: 2003
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Jonah › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:EXPLBBL32JON
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:23:28Z

About Peter Williams

Peter Williams is from the town of Neath in South Wales. He is a graduate of the University of Wales and has degrees in theology and philosophy. He has served churches in England and Wales and has continued a preaching ministry since his retirement in 1997, now exercising oversight at Southbourne Evangelical Church in Bournemouth, England. He is author of various other books, including Opening Up Ezra and Opening Up Haggai. He and his wife, Brenda, have a son, daughter, and three grandsons.