41. Jonah goes to Nineveh & Nahum condemns it

Reconstructed Nergal Gate at Nineveh
We start with an
Introduction to
 the Book of Jonah 

Two Assyrian Archers
We explain how the
story of Jonah is an
Old Testament parable

 Dove with olive leaf, Catacombs of Rome
We learn that the name 
'Jonah' signifies a
messenger of peace

A Roman sailing ship
Jonah is thrown overboard
in order to appease
the gods of Tyre

Judaite prisoners in Assyria
Jonah brings God's
message to Nineveh,
the capital of Assyria

Assyrian winged lion
The meaning of the parable
becomes clear: God will
forgive even the most wicked

Partially restored Arad Gate of Nineveh
We next have an
Introduction to the
Book of Nahum

Assyrian chariot at the Louvre
Nahum states that the
Fall of Nineveh will be the 
result of God's judgement

Hill country of Judah
Nahum lives in the hill
country of Judah, where he
has a vision of Nineveh

King Sennacherib on his throne
Nahum predicts the
destruction of Nineveh
and the Assyrians

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The River Euphrates in Iraq
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reading about the
parable of Jonah

 

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