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None of the Old Testament prophets was especially happy or confident in their calling, but Jonah was the only one who rejected it outright, disobeying direct instruction from God and literally running away. In The Book of Jonah, Luke Kennard transforms the unique and awkward position Jonah’s story occupies in scripture – part dream, part joke, part provocation – into a madcap picaresque which marries the sacred and the absurd.

The books of the Bible were written at different times by different authors over a period of approximately 1,500 years from around 1400 BC through 90 AD. The Old Testament was written in Biblical Hebrew, excluding the books written during "the Chaldean captivity" such as Daniel and Ezra which were written in "Biblical Aramaic" during the "Chaldean captivity". Many of the books of the Old Testament bear the names of the prophets who authored them. Moses compiled the earlier parts of Genesis and directly authored the remaining portion.

Despite considerable press coverage and a lengthy trial, the full story of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints has remained largely untold. Only one man can reveal the whole, astounding truth: Sam Brower, the private investigator who devoted years of his life to breaking open the secret practices of the FLDS and bringing Warren Jeffs and his inner circle to justice.

When Jonah Steele hung a flyer in the local coffee shop advertising his services as a housekeeper, he didn’t expect the town’s hot doctor to hire him on the spot. He definitely didn’t think he’d still be working for the mysterious older alpha two years later. But something about Dr. Pictou keeps Jonah returning to the big house on the cliff, a bone-deep longing he can’t explain—and recently, it’s been making Jonah crave the good doctor in ways he shouldn’t.

Authors Emily Franklin and Brendan Halpin—both known for their popular young adult novels—team up to pen this dishy tale of a celebrity fauxmance. Teen stars Fielding Withers and Charlie Tracker share an onscreen romance as Jenna and Jonah on their hit television show. Even better for fans, Fielding and Charlie are together in real life as well—or at least that’s what everybody believes.

He persuaded a King, he Moved an Empire, and He Redeemed Himself! His name was Jonah, and he didn’t choose the mission—God did. Thrown into a storm, swallowed by a great fish, and sent to confront the most violent city on earth, Jonah’s journey is anything but ordinary. Along the way, he wrestles with his calling, his love for his beloved Naomi, and the loyalty of his lifelong friend, Amos. Set in 762 BC against the backdrop of crumbling kingdoms and rising empires, "Jonah in the Time of the Kings" is a powerful tale of love, justice, and the unstoppable reach of grace.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and still the world's best-selling book every year.

Weaving together scientific studies from clinical psychologists, longitudinal studies of health and happiness, historical accounts and literary depictions, child-rearing manuals, and the language of online dating sites, Jonah Lehrer's A Book About Love plumbs the most mysterious, most formative, most important impulse governing our lives.

The Jewish Bible, audio version, is a recorded version of the JPS Tanakh, the most widely read English translation of the Hebrew, or Jewish, Bible. Produced and recorded for The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) by The Jewish Braille Institute (JBI), this complete, unabridged audio version of the Book of Jonah features eight minutes of readings.

By any standard, this is a classic of Christian theology. Composed by St. Athanasius in the fourth century, it expounds with simplicity the theological vision defended at the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople: that the Son of God himself became "fully human, so that we might become god."

Jonas is a modern allegory of one of the most famous stories ever told. The book of Jonah in the Old Testament of the Bible is a story of heartache, rebellion, supernatural events and ultimately healing and forgiveness. The teenage boy named Jonas has been deeply wounded and left to fend for himself in a world where it seems healing is beyond hope. But, when God calls him to forgiveness it begins a journey of grace, restoration and the promise that "hope" has come. Join Jonas on a journey that will help you understand your own path to healing through a modern lens of the biblical story.

Join Jonah on his journey with God as he learns a valuable lesson in obedience, and forgiveness. This classic Old Testament story will help your child understand the importance of obeying God even when it’s hard. Captivating narration of Jonah, the whale, and the people of Nineveh make following along easy!

Little ones will enjoy this perfect first introduction to the story of Jonah and the Whale. Through simple sentences, young hearts will learn this classic Bible story on why it’s important to listen to God. Jonah learns this important lesson and God is faithful and forgives the people of Nineveh.

Grayson Mills needs a fresh start. He returns to his hometown to keep his pack together, but four violent alphas can’t form a stable pack. When an omega baker accidentally runs Grayson over with his bike, his life takes a complete 360-degree turn. Jonah’s spirited and sweet. He’s good for the likes of Grayson. But Grayson knows if he doesn’t pursue Jonah, he’ll regret it for the rest of his life.

The last half of the 20th century saw the establishment of the reputation of St Maximus the Confessor as the greatest of all Byzantine theologians, with a wholeness of vision that speaks directly to many of our concerns today. Until very recently, however, little of his work has been available in English translation, save for some collections of brief reflections arranged in centuries and a few brief treatises, too easily classified as "spirituality."

Dive into the captivating tale of "Jonah and the Big Fish," a beautifully crafted children's Bible story that takes young listeners on a transformative journey of obedience and redemption. Through fifteen engaging chapters, this book brings to life the timeless story of Jonah, a reluctant prophet, and the profound lessons he learns about God's mercy and compassion. Embark on Jonah's adventure as he receives a divine call to deliver a message to the wicked city of Nineveh.

Pequeños aprenderán esta perfecta primera introducción a la historia de Jonás y la Ballena. Mediante frases simples, los pequeños corazones aprenderán esta clásica historia Bíblica en como es importante escuchar a Dios. Jonás aprende esta lección muy importante y Dios le es fiel y perdona a la gente de Ninive.

The Chapters on Theology is one of Maximus’ most eclectic writings. In this short piece, Maximus discusses many diverse themes, including God's relation to the cosmos, monastic discipline and life, scriptural difficulties, and his vision of the consummated universe in relation to the incarnate Word of God. The work is arranged into 200 “chapters,” which are often pithy pearls of wisdom that monks could learn from the respected figure of an elder or abbot. Chapters tend to address a range of issues monks would face in the course of their spiritual progress.

Unete a Jonás en su viaje con Dios mientras aprende una valiosa lección de la obediencia, y el perdón. Esta historia clásica del Viejo Testamento ayudara a que tu pequeño entienda lo importante que es obedecer a Dios incluso cuando es difícil.

She hoped it would be love… Emma Foster leaves her precious Boston to make a life in the West only to discover her betrothed has been killed and his brother is to take his place in their marriage agreement. When information comes to light that could change their contract, she must decide if she'll risk everything to experience the heat of his gaze and the warmth of his touch forever. He never expected she would change his heart…