AUTHOR: NIV Bible
GENRE: Religious Text
SUMMARY: The Book of Jonah tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is commanded by God to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. Instead of obeying, Jonah flees in the opposite direction by boarding a ship bound for Tarshish. During a violent storm, Jonah is thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish, where he spends three days and three nights before repenting and being delivered. After being released, Jonah goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message. The people of Nineveh, including the king, repent, and God spares the city. The book ends with Jonah expressing anger over God’s mercy toward Nineveh, prompting God to teach him about His compassion for all people. The narrative highlights themes of obedience, repentance, and God’s mercy extending beyond Israel.