Esther, Judith, Tobit, Jonah, Ruth
Esther, Judith, Tobit, Jonah, Ruth

Author: John F. Craghan

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780894534164

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The five biblical books treated in this volume are stories, i.e., narratives which seek to arouse tension and then resolve it. However, they are more than ancient stories of God and humans. They are our stories as well. They challenge us to uncover the basic human experiences of life and death, success and failure, hope and despair. They urge us to gain new perspectives and regain lost values. - p. 1.

Jonah, Tobit, Judith
Jonah, Tobit, Judith

Author: Irene Nowell

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 0814647952

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These three colorful books offer gripping stories of how God shows his mercy and accomplishes his will through human actions. Jonah is a reluctant prophet who must be swallowed by a whale before he delivers his message to Israel's ancient enemies at Nineveh that they must repent or face doom. Tobit tells of the trials and tribulations of a family, and the power of prayer as God sends an angel to guide Tobit's son Tobiah on a journey of resolution. In the book of Judith, a simple and courageous widow, rather than an army, saves her people from destruction by a powerful enemy. This rich commentary explores the significant themes of each book, showing that God is intimately involved with the destiny of humankind.

Ruth, Jonah, Esther
Ruth, Jonah, Esther

Author: Eugene F. Roop

Publisher: MennoMedia, Inc.

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0836197992

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In three of the Bible’s most compelling short stories, Eugene F. Roop draws attention to the distinctive narrative characteristics of these magnificent dramas. Such scrutiny opens new vistas of interpretation that can undergird the faith, life, and neighborly relations of the church. As we enter the world of these struggles and events, we will experience in the stories sorrow and laughter, hope and loyalty, and God’s mercy and grace.

Jonah
Jonah

Author: Susan Niditch

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0800699033

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In the Hermeneia Jonah translation and commentary, Susan Niditch considers Jonah as a complex reflection upon the heavy matters of life and death, good and evil, and human and divine relations. Her technical study examines the text through the lens of international folklore, and special attention is paid to a legacy of interpretive scholarship.

Ruth, Jonah, Esther
Ruth, Jonah, Esther

Author: Eugene F. Roop

Publisher: Herald Press

Published: 2002-10-17

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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In three of the Bible’s most compelling short stories, Eugene F. Roop draws attention to the distinctive narrative characteristics of these magnificent dramas. Such scrutiny opens new vistas of interpretation that can undergird the faith, life, and neighborly relations of the church. As we enter the world of these struggles and events, we will experience in the stories sorrow and laughter, hope and loyalty, and God’s mercy and grace.

The Wisdom Instructions in the Book of Tobit
The Wisdom Instructions in the Book of Tobit

Author: Francis M. Macatangay

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 3110255340

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Scholars have shown renewed interest in the Book of Tobit since fragments of the text were found at Qumran. However, the wisdom instructions of Tobit 4 have remained largely ignored. The present study provides an extensive treatment of this important section, reading Tobit's wisdom discourse as a vital component in the literary expression of the author and as a strong indication of the significant role of the sapiential tradition in the world of Diaspora living. In the context of Second Temple Judaism, Tobit's wisdom discourse is part of an essential avenue for shaping identity and creating a distinct ethos for those outside the land.

Esther, Ruth, Jonah Deciphered
Esther, Ruth, Jonah Deciphered

Author: Stephen G. Rosenberg

Publisher: Devora Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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"In the Book of ESTHER, the Jews of the Persian Empire are threatened with death but given eleven months' notice of their day of destruction, is that credible? Can this really be believed? Stephen Gabriel Rosenberg gives rational answers to these and other difficult questions and in doing so, forces the reader to re-think many of his pre-conceived notions about these books, no matter how many times he has read them or how well he thinks he understands their meaning.