The Prodigal Prophet, Timothy Keller
The Prodigal Prophet, Timothy Keller
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The Prodigal Prophet
Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

Author: Timothy Keller

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 4 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/02/2018

Synopsis

An angry prophet. A feared and loathsome enemy. A devastating storm. And the surprising message of a merciful God to his people.

The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.

In The Prodigal Prophet, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus?

Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story--but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable--and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story.

About The Author

Timothy Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He was first a pastor in Hopewell, Virginia. In 1989 he started Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, with his wife, Kathy, and their three sons. Today, Redeemer has more than five thousand regular Sunday attendees and has helped to start over 250 new churches around the world. Also the author of Every Good Endeavor, The Meaning of Marriage, Generous Justice, Counterfeit Gods, The Prodigal God, Jesus the King, and The Reason for God, Timothy Keller lives in New York City with his family.Sean Pratt has recorded hundreds of audiobooks in almost every genre. He is a six-time winner of AudioFile magazine’s Earphones Award and a two-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barnabas on August 19, 2019

I'd give it six stars if I could. This is one of Keller's best - so insightful and rich.......more

Goodreads review by George P. on October 17, 2018

If people know anything about the prophet Jonah, they know he was swallowed by a big fish. Consequently, because we live in an anti-miraculous age, people tend to dismiss Jonah’s story as just another fish story, the product of an ancient, credulous imagination. That dismissal is a shame, for the Bo......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on July 30, 2021

A great book, my Favourite quote, which is from the introduction " So Let's not get distracted by the fish". I have start reading it a second time over. Well worth a second read......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on March 02, 2022

There is not much I have read from Tim Keller that has not blessed me. In fact a lot of times the blessing starts first with a stretching or a convicting that is uncomfortable but in the end he makes much of Jesus so it all was worth it! I have really enjoyed my time in the book of Jonah and this wa......more

Goodreads review by Josh on June 14, 2019

Keller has me enjoying the story of Jonah more than I ever have before. And NOT because of what I learned from the prophet Jonah, but what I learned about me and my tendency to be just like Jonah at times in my life! I underlined, marked, and made notes throughout the book. 139 markings in all! In ot......more

Quotes

Praise for Timothy Keller and his books:

“Superb . . . we should be grateful to Keller for his wisdom, scholarship, and humility.” 
—The Gospel Coalition

“Tim Keller’s ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics toward belief in God. I thank God for him.” 
—Billy Graham

“Unlike most suburban megachurches, much of Redeemer is remarkably traditional. What is not traditional is Dr. Keller’s skill in speaking the language of his urbane audience. . . . Observing Dr. Keller’s professorial pose on stage, it is easy to understand his appeal.” 
—The New York Times

“Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.” 
—Christianity Today

“Timothy Keller puts a contemporary spin on the familiar story of the prophet who disobeyed God and was swallowed by a whale.” 
—Publishers Weekly 

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