Jonah
Jonah 1-4
Dr. Tim Mackie
The book of Jonah is much more than a children’s story—it’s a picture of all the beauty, potential, and challenges the Bible presents to its readers. See how this sophisticated literature fits into the larger biblical story and what it means for us today.
12 Hours 54 Minutes
Learning Objectives
After you complete this full class, here's what you can expect to understand and be able to communicate:
- How to read a text like the Hebrew Bible
- The literary context and structure of the book of Jonah
- Hyperlinks between Jonah and the rest of Scripture
- The main idea and literary features of each chapter of the book of Jonah
- How to effectively teach or discuss the material in your context
12 Hours 54 Minutes
Lecture Time
8
Modules
45
Classroom Sessions
8
Quizzes
Your Teacher
Dr. Tim Mackie
Tim Mackie is a writer and creative director for BibleProject. He has a Ph.D. in Semitic Languages and Biblical Studies. He wrote his dissertation on the manuscript history of the book of Ezekiel, with a focus on the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls. What a total nerd! He is a professor at Western Seminary and served as a teaching pastor for many years.