“And Many Beasts” (Jonah 4:11): The Function and Status of Animals in the Book of Jonah
This article examines the special role and function of animals in the book of Jonah. Throughout the book, all elements of creation (natural forces, flora and fauna) serve as emissaries of the Lord. Among animals, this applies specifically to the “great fish” and the worm. Their subjection to God’s w...
Main Author: | Yael Shemesh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Alberta Library
2011-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Hebrew Scriptures |
Online Access: | https://jhsonline.org/index.php/jhs/article/view/11260 |
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