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In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Prophetical Books, including the writings of the 4 Major Prophets,
from Isaiah to Daniel, and the 12 Minor Prophets from Hosea to Malachi.

The 12 Minor Prophets:
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

32. The Book of Prophet Jonah, Chapters 1-4.
The Old Testament counterpart of John 3:16, this book declares the universality of God's love embracing even pagan nations. Its authorship and historicity are disputed. If one is willing to accept the miraculous, there is no compelling reason to deny its its historicity. There is strong possibility that the book is about Jonah and not by him. The author relates how Jonah refused God's call to preach to the people of Nineveh, his punishment for his disobedience, his ready response to a second summons, and his bitter complaint at God's sparing the city following her repentance. Christ Himself alludes to Jonah when speaking of His own death and Resurrection (Matt. 12:39-41, 16:4; Luke 11:29-32).

Thanking God, for teaching us his Word, In Jesus name we pray, Amen.