{"title":"Rhiannon Graybill","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhiannon Graybill’s work delves deeply into themes of faith, spirituality, and human experience, inviting readers to explore profound religious narratives with a fresh perspective. Her writing, such as in \u003cem\u003eJonah\u003c\/em\u003e, blends thoughtful reflection with approachable storytelling, making complex spiritual ideas accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to contemplative and inspiring texts will find Graybill's collection rich with insight and emotional resonance. Her books are ideal for those seeking to engage with scripture and spirituality in a way that is both meaningful and relevant to modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jonah-by-steven-l-mckenzie-9780300206678","title":"Jonah","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn innovative translation and commentary on the book of \u003cem\u003eJonah\u003c\/em\u003e by a trio of award-winning scholars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book of \u003cem\u003eJonah\u003c\/em\u003e, which tells the outlandish story of a disobedient prophet swallowed by a great fish, is one of the Bible’s best-known narratives. This tale has fascinated readers for millennia and has inspired countless interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis commentary features a new translation of \u003cem\u003eJonah\u003c\/em\u003e as well as an introduction outlining the major interpretive issues in the text. The introduction traces the composition history of the book, paying special attention to the psalm in the second chapter. The authors explore new theories surrounding the time and place where Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, as well as the city’s act of repentance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to these features, this volume draws on a variety of critical approaches to biblical literature, including affect theory, animal studies, performance criticism, postcolonial criticism, psychological criticism, spatial theory, and trauma theory, to reveal the book’s many interpretive possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated treatment of \u003cem\u003eJonah\u003c\/em\u003e’s reception history includes an in-depth analysis of the story in religious traditions, art and literature, and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461100847340,"sku":"9780300206678","price":166.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300206678-jonah.jpg?v=1774958103"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rhiannon-graybill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}