The Prophet who Ran from G-d
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Yonah. A prophet, a man of G-d – and a man who ran away from his duty. Yonah is one of the most famous and enigmatic prophets in Jewish history. Discover how Yonah’s actions are viewed from the Torah’s perspective and examine why his deeds were recorded for posterity.
| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 22 |
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