The Disobedient Prophet

Jonah 1:1–3 The book of Jonah is probably the best known of all the Minor Prophets. What child has not heard the story of Jonah who was swallowed by a huge fish? The prophet’s story covers only four chapters (48 verses) and is fascinating to tell, but it is ironic and pathetic at the same time. Throughout the centuries, critics have viciously ridiculed Jonah’s authenticity, considering