Jonas: Um estudo sobre a compaixão, a do Senhor e a sua

by O. Palmer Robertson

A wonderfully readable study of the grace of God and the twistedness of man's heart.

Genres: Theology, Christianity, Religion, Nonfiction, Biblical Studies, Old Testament

63 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1990

About the author

Owen Palmer Robertson (born August 31, 1937) is an American Christian theologian and biblical scholar. He taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, Knox Theological Seminary as well as at the African Bible Colleges of Malawi and Uganda. He also served as principal of the latter institution.

Robertson is perhaps best known for his book The Christ of the Covenants. His definition of a biblical covenant being "a bond in blood, sovereignly administered" has been widely discussed.

In 2008, a Festschrift was published in his honor. The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson included contributions by Bruce Waltke, Richard Gaffin, Robert L. Reymond and George W. Knight III.

Reviews

[Phil Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written guide to the life of Jonah. Some very good insights on how it relates to us. Very helpful, challenging and immensely practical.

[Matt Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful! There are so many gems packed in this small book that both reveal the depth of Jonah's book and penetrates into the heart of the reader:

"It would be far better to starve to death with your heart filled with the word of God than to be stuffed with food and be empty in your soul.... Jonah was privileged beyond measure because the word of the Lord came to him. But you are even more privileged. You know from the incarnate Word of God where to find salvation and how to live your life. Be sure you recognize fully your privilege in knowing the will of God for your life."

"Sometimes when everything is going just right, you conclude that God's hand must be in it. But that may not be the case at all. You need something more specific than circumstances. You need the confirmation of the word of GOd. How many times in your life have you gone against the teaching of the word of God because you had tunnel vision and stubbornly saw only what you wanted? Beware of reading providential circumstances in a way that contradicts the explicit commands of the Lord."

"Do not assume that fickle feelings whether or not you are doing the will of God."

"Do not minimize the significance of Jonah's heat stroke. Many small calamities will seem just that big to you. They may not be so bad in themselves. But when you are out of kilter with the Lord over his larger purposes for your life, then the lesser things will strike you with greater force.

So many other convicting questions and paragraphs!

[Phil Sessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a tremendous blessings with many profound insights. It greatly helped me in my writing a workbook in the book of Jonah. The author focuses heavily on compassion which is something my heart needs a more of as many times I am so unlike my Lord. You would do well to read through this small but profound book.

[Matt Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and useful, if a little patchy in parts.

[Miles Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good short primer on the book of Jonah.

[Pete Williamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good stuff in there. A nice devotional read.

[Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

O Palmer Robertson is a top-notch Biblical scholar, with a PhD and a long teaching career. He is best known for his AMAZING books on covenant theology (The Israel of God, Christ of the Covenants, etc.).

But he has also been a pastor (Presbyterian - PCA) and loves to exegete. This little book (about 65 pages) is packed full of great theological and practical insight. An amazing value at $4!

Even better for me was Sinclair Ferguson's (out of print) 1981 Man Overboard. Similar theology to Robertson, about three times as long, and even better (if you can find a used or library copy). Almost as helpful as Robertson was the old commentary by James M. Boice (PhD, pastor of giant 10th Pres PCA in Philly at the time).

[Mark Nenadov · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little practical commentary weighing in at a mere 64 pages. O. Palmer Robertson has done a great job with providing pithy comments that really get to the heart of the book of Jonah. I really do wish there were more commentaries like this. It's not very detailed and is rather simple, but it is highly effective and devotional, not getting bogged down into too many details. My only minor complaint is that the typesetting on quotes and Bible references ought to have been more consistent and more clearly delineated.

[Felipe Sabino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Os cinco capítulos do livro parecem ser cinco sermões do autor sobre todo o livro de Jonas. Senti falta de uma introdução e conclusão. O livro começa e termina abruptamente. Gostei da leitura. Contém excelentes “insights” para quem pretende entender e anunciar a mensagem do livro de Jonas: a compaixão do Deus misericordioso para com pecadores de todas as nações.

[Zack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful little book/tract on Jonah and its overarching theme of compassion. Helpful for a light refresher on the minor fish borne prophet, or as a little introduction. Worth the few bucks, and couple of hours spent on it.

[Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple, short book on Jonah. It brought some great things to light that I had never previously realized in studying Jonah.

[Peter Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay. Not great, not terrible. I expected great because Robertson's other books have been very helpful for me.

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, concise, insightful remarks on the book of Jonah. Easy to read and profound at the same time

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enlightening, convicting and illuminating. All the right characteristics for a commentary.

[Seth Channell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simply a running commentary on the book of Jonah. Agree with Robertson's theology just thought these sermons lacked overacrching unity.