Jonah for Normal People: A Guide to the Most Misunderstood Prophet of the Bible

Written by Jared Byas

Narrated by Jared Byas

Jonah’s encounter with a big fish is one of the most widely recognised—and misunderstood—stories in the Bible. In this highly accessible guide to the book of Jonah, Jared Byas invites modern-day readers to explore the context behind the story and consider the questions Jonah’s early audience faced: questions about the relationship between justice and mercy, what it means to be a worshipper of Yahweh (and who gets to be one), and what happens when God doesn’t act how we would like.

Through explorations of genre, language, history, themes and theology, Byas skilfully guides us on a journey with Jonah into the depths of the unknown . . . and finds many of these questions are still relevant today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Bible for Normal People
• Release date: Jun 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669649083

Jared Byas

Jared Byas is co-host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People and co-author of the book Genesis for Normal People. As a former teaching pastor and professor of Philosophy & Biblical Studies, he speaks regularly on the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He and his wife, Sarah, live outside Philadelphia, PA with their four children, Augustine, Tov, Elletheia, and Exodus. Connect with Jared at jaredbyas.com.

Reviews for Jonah for Normal People

[Laura Brinks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Jonah from a different angle than the typical literal look. Insightful, scholarly, and a little heartfelt at the end. Wished the heartfelt could have been longer.

[Alisha · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Good information and insights but woke commentary at the end is really unnecessary and taints my view of the author's descerning. Otherwise there were lots of great notes to add to my Bible. I might recommend the book, but I would not buy a copy for my bookshelf.