The Story Of Jonah The Prophet (1867)

By Alexander Raleigh

Book Overview

""The Story of Jonah the Prophet"" is a religious book written by Alexander Raleigh and first published in 1867. The book tells the story of Jonah, a prophet who was called by God to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh. However, Jonah initially refused to obey God's command and attempted to flee from his duty by boarding a ship headed in the opposite direction. But God sent a great storm that threatened to sink the ship, and Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. After three days and nights in the belly of the fish, Jonah repented and was spit out onto dry land. He then went to Nineveh and preached to the people, who repented and turned to God. Raleigh's book explores the themes of obedience, repentance, and God's mercy and forgiveness. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a timeless tale that continues to inspire and teach readers about the importance of following God's will and the power of repentance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165926989
• ISBN13: 9781165926985
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"