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The Book of Jonah recounts the story of the Prophet Jonah who flees from God’s call to preach to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. After being swallowed and vomited by a fish, he reluctantly obeys the Lord and sees the city repent.
Attributed Author: Unknown (attributed to Jonah)
Approximate Year Written: 785-750 B.C.
Genre: Prophecy
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