Co-texts and Contexts in the Book of Jonah

Dr. Marian Kelsey (University of Nottingham, UK)

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
13 November 2025

Judaism: sacred texts; Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts

Series: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies

Marian Kelsey argues that the book of Jonah weaves together many narratives with shared themes into a phenomenon of ‘interlocking allusion’. While describing the adventures of its protagonist, the narrative uses phrases, plot-lines and themes from many other scriptural texts, in such a way that a core interest of the book is to reflect upon a concept of and significant elements from scripture. Kelsey thus suggests that the author(s) of the book engages with and reflects on scriptural literature, exploring the character of God as presented in the literature, and the implications for humanity when it behaves in a manner judged to be wicked.

Kelsey begin by surveying the potential allusions suggested by other scholars, grouped according to the text or narrative to which the book of Jonah purportedly alludes; and further reviews the methodological considerations of how allusions are to be defined and detected, and how the book of Jonah is to be evaluated as part of the Twelve Minor Prophets. She discusses the likely dating of the book and explores the question of the book’s genre, concluding that there is a convincing explanation of the true referent of book as being Jerusalem, and that the purpose of the final line is neither rhetorical question nor statement, but true question.

By: Dr. Marian Kelsey (University of Nottingham UK)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9780567723888
ISBN 10: 0567723887
Series: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 13 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: The Theme of Exile Chapter Three: The Role of a Prophet Chapter Four: The Relenting of God Chapter Five: The Fate of Cities Conclusion Bibliography

Marian Kelsey is Teaching Associate in Hebrew Bible at the University of Nottingham, UK.