The Prodigal Prophet
Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
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Narrated by:
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Sean Pratt
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Written by:
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Timothy Keller
About this listen
An angry prophet. A feared and loathsome enemy. A devastating storm. And the surprising message of a merciful God to his people.
The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.
In The Prodigal Prophet, pastor and New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus?
Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story - but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In this audiobook, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable - and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story.
©2018 Timothy Keller (P)2018 Penguin AudioWhat the critics say
“Unlike most suburban megachurches, much of Redeemer is remarkably traditional. What is not traditional is Dr. Keller’s skill in speaking the language of his urbane audience... Observing Dr. Keller’s professorial pose on stage, it is easy to understand his appeal.” (The New York Times)
“Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.” (Christianity Today)
“Timothy Keller puts a contemporary spin on the familiar story of the prophet who disobeyed God and was swallowed by a whale.” (Publishers Weekly)
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- lalaina ramarivelo
- 2018-10-19
Worth listening over and over again
The audiobook My first audible book. Clear diction, never boring. Gives an extra layer of clarity to Keller's much needed insight.
The book: It's always easy to put people in a nice box but when God confronts you with your own demons and prejudice what are you going to do? Keller masterfully draws attention between the parable of the 2 sons in Luke 15 and Jonah's story. He also skillfully reminds us that although we all are bond to be Jonah in a sense, Jesus is greater than Jonah. Each chapter is structured in such a way that concise exegesis of the text, theological implications and the much needed practical applications are given equal weight.
Regardless of your background (religious or otherwise) and where you stand politically. If you ever wondered why this world is full of selfish and self-centered people and what can we do about it, this book will challenge you to the core.
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