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@article{ART001916871},
author={Kim, Sang-Lae},
title={Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)},
journal={Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies},
issn={1229-0521},
year={2014},
volume={20},
number={3},
pages={223-255},
doi={10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223}

TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Sang-Lae
TI - Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)
JO - Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies
PY - 2014
VL - 20
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Old Testament Studies
SP - 223
EP - 255
SN - 1229-0521
AB - This study analyzes Jonah's prayer in 1:17-2:10 in the literary context of final-form of the text as a prayer of someone who just escaped a close death call, and looks closely at the personality of Jonah described in the given text. Through such exegesis, following new understandings were deducted. Firstly, the reason why Jonah asked the sailors to throw in down the sea is not because it was a voluntary human sacrifice, but a challenge and rebel against YHWH's authority. Secondly, the reason why described his actions as done according to God in chapter 2 is because he recognized the absolute authority of YHWH who saved his life. Thirdly, the prayer given in such background is certainly not a boastful prayer, but a prayer of repentance and thankfulness. Fourthly, his criticism against the gentile is not about idol worship, but about their ungratefulness towards God's grace. I believe such understanding of Jonah's description in chapter 2 illuminates a new light in understanding the Book of Jonah, and will contribute in expanding the horizon. Jonah`s Prayer portrays Jonah as devout and truthful. Nonetheless, this image of Jonah accentuates his caprice remarkably, as observed throughout the context of the book of Jonah.
KW - Jonah;Prayer of Jonah;Jonah chapter 2
DO - 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223
ER -

Kim, Sang-Lae. (2014). Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10). Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 20(3), 223-255.

Kim, Sang-Lae. 2014, "Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)", Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, vol.20, no.3 pp.223-255. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae "Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20.3 pp.223-255 (2014) : 223.

Kim, Sang-Lae. Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10). 2014; 20(3), 223-255. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae. "Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20, no.3 (2014) : 223-255.doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae. Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10). Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 20(3), 223-255. doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae. Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10). Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies. 2014; 20(3) 223-255. doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae. Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10). 2014; 20(3), 223-255. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223

Kim, Sang-Lae. "Described in Jonah’s Prayer (Jon 1:17-2:10)" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20, no.3 (2014) : 223-255.doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.223