Episode 123: Jared Byas - Rediscovering Jonah - Part 1
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The Complexity of Jonah: History and Fiction
This chapter examines the historical significance of Jonah as mentioned by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, challenging the expectation of a literal interpretation. It further explores the context of the Book of Jonah, its uncertain authorship, and its relevance to the cultural and political landscape of the Second Temple period.
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