The Jonah Legend

The Jonah Legend is a book written by William Simpson that explores the story of Jonah from the Bible. The book provides a detailed analysis of the biblical account of Jonah and his journey to Nineveh, as well as the various interpretations and legends that have arisen around the story over the centuries. Simpson delves into the historical and cultural context of the story, examining the political and religious climate of the time and the significance of Nineveh as a city. He also explores the themes of the story, including repentance, mercy, and divine providence. The book examines various interpretations of the story, including the allegorical and symbolic meanings that have been attributed to it. Simpson also explores the various legends and folktales that have arisen around the story, from ancient Jewish and Christian traditions to more modern retellings in literature and popular culture. Overall, The Jonah Legend offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most famous stories in the Bible, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its historical and cultural context, as well as its enduring significance and appeal.1899. A suggestion of interpretation. In Mesopotamia, long before their sojourn in Egypt, the Semites were in contact with the Accadians, and it was only within a few years of the penning of this book that we began to learn through the cuneiform inscriptions the curious results which were produced. It was in this region that the Jonah legend, or at least its basis, originated. The point found in this book is that past commentators on Jonah had been in almost complete ignorance of the people and the ideas out of which the story sprung.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.