Ebook: Jonah and the meaning of our lives: a verse-by-verse contemporary commentary

"The Book of Jonah stands unique among the biblical books of the prophets because it is almost entirely narrative. And, in contrast to all the other prophets portrayed as admirable individuals who bravely speak God's word, Jonah stands out as flawed and fleeing from God. We are drawn to Jonah because God gives him an opportunity to redeem himself. His experience inspires us to find our own second chances--and our own paths to meaningful growth."--Publisher's website.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Note to Readers; 1 Our Names and Identities: Who Are We?; 2 Understanding the Other: Who Are They?; 3 Coming to Terms with Violence: What Is Evil?; 4 Appreciating Context: What Makes Jonah Run?; 5 Descent and Salvation: How Low Can You Go?; 6 Overcoming Uncertainty: How Should I Act?; 7 Redirecting Lives: Which Way Does the Wind Blow?; 8 Our Faith and Theirs: How Do We View Other Religions?; 9 Overcoming Despair: Why Does He Sleep So Deeply?; 10 Fate and Free Will: What Path Will We Follow?