Dive into the fascinating story of Jonah, a reluctant prophet caught in chaos when swallowed by a great fish. Discover how his journey reflects the cosmic battle against chaos creatures and showcases God’s sovereign power over darkness. Engage with the rich symbolism of redemption and the struggle to fulfill divine purpose, while exploring the layers of Jonah's narrative. Delve into themes of exile and transformation, connecting the ancient story to broader biblical narratives of mercy and hope.
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Chaos Realms and Creation
The Bible begins with God separating chaos realms (wilderness, darkness, deep waters) for life to flourish.
The story ends with these realms destroyed, replaced by a cosmic garden on a mountain of dry land.
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Creatures of Chaos
Each chaos realm (sea, desert, sky) has iconic creatures (sea dragon, snake/lions, deviant stars).
These creatures, initially part of God's creation, can become agents of chaos and oppose God.
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Jonah's Rebellion
Jonah, son of Amitai, rebels against God's command to preach to Nineveh, Assyria's capital.
He flees towards paradise, but a storm forces him to confront his disobedience.
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The Iliad is an epic poem attributed to Homer, set during the Trojan War. It begins in the ninth year of the war, where a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles sets off a chain of events. The poem explores themes of heroism, honor, and fate as it describes the battles and interactions between Greek warriors like Achilles, Diomedes, and Odysseus, and Trojan warriors like Hector and Paris. The story is interspersed with divine interventions from Greek gods and goddesses, influencing the outcome of the war. The poem culminates with Achilles' reconciliation with Agamemnon and his subsequent rage against the Trojans, leading to the death of Hector and the eventual funeral rites for Patroclus and Hector[1][3][5].
A Greek-English Lexicon
Based on the German Work of Francis Passow
Robert Scott
Henry George Liddell
Liddell and Scott's Greek–English Lexicon is a seminal work in classical scholarship, providing detailed definitions and usage examples from ancient Greek texts. It covers a wide range of periods, including early Greek authors like Homer and Hesiod, Classical Greek, and the Greek Old and New Testaments. The lexicon has been updated and expanded over the years, with a significant supplement published in 1996.
Jonah
Louis Stone
Set in the Sydney slums at the turn of the 20th century, 'Jonah' follows the life of Joe Jones, known as Jonah, a hunchback and the ruthless leader of the 'Push', a violent gang. After a chance encounter with his son, Jonah decides to abandon his larrikin life and settle down. He marries Ada, the mother of his child, and opens his own business. The novel contrasts the sordid streets of the inner suburbs with the glittering lights of the harbour city, providing a vivid portrayal of Sydney life during that era.
Berit Olam: The Twelve Prophets
Volume 1: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah
Marvin Sweeney
This volume provides a detailed literary analysis of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah, employing methodologies such as reader response criticism and canonical criticism to establish the literary structure and theological perspectives of each book. It treats each prophetic book in the order of the Masoretic canon, offering insights into their historical settings and literary characteristics.
The story of Jonah employs all the major motifs of the theme of the chaos dragon: chaotic waters, a servant of God who rebels against him, and a great sea monster. But the story doesn't call it a sea monster—the story calls it a great fish! Join Tim and Jon as they discuss Jonah, thrown into the deep abyss and swallowed up by death, and the reality that even the belly of the beast is no match for Yahweh.
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“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
All music breaks are from “Lay Them Straight” by Everett Patterson with additional sound design by Tyler Bailey
Show produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder, Lead Editor Dan Gummel, and Editors Tyler Bailey and Frank Garza. Mixed by Tyler Bailey. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo.
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