The Book of Jonah

""Dr. Ferreira's commentary is useful and helpful to understand the book of Jonah, especially for pastors and students who have had a course in Hebrew and who would like to study the original text in depth. The commentary not only offers sound exegesis, but with its methodology and approach, it also serves as a guide to do the exegetical task, a very special feature of the book. It contributes to enriching our learning tools. I welcome its publication and recommend its wide circulation."" --Wilson W. Chow, president emeritus, China Graduate School of Theology ""As Johan Ferreira notes, when you have got your mind round basic Hebrew, Jonah is an ideal Old Testament book to study. And this commentary is ideal as a companion for studying it. It is a marvelously thorough word-by-word analysis of the text that will enable you to make huge progress in your grasp of Hebrew and in your interaction with the intriguing, engaging, challenging book of Jonah."" --John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary ""We welcome the publication of Johan Ferreira's commentary on the book of Jonah. This exegetical commentary on the Hebrew text will enable students and pastors to do proper exegesis of the text and appreciate the beauty of the descriptive narrative in Jonah. The exegetical notes are carefully done and very readable. The introduction gives a good analysis of the themes and purpose of the book. Indeed, it is God who speaks through the book of Jonah, revealing His lovingkindness!"" --Joseph Shao, 4th General Secretary, Asia Theological Association ""This all-in-one guide to exegeting the book of Jonah is perfectly suited to students who have completed introductory study of Biblical Hebrew grammar and are ready to undertake exegesis. For each verse, Ferreira presents the Hebrew text, a fluid translation, and concise identification of every grammatical element. Best of all, he offers expert exegetical observations that show the student how the pieces of the text fit together, complemented by relevant historical, geographical, and archaeological information. Exemplifying attention to detail as well as a rich view of the whole, this excellent guide will both form and inform the student."" --Daniel Timmer, professor of biblical studies, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary