JONAH


Meaning of JONAH in English

[Judaic] "Dove". The son of Amittai. He was commissioned to denounce Nineveh. His book is the 32nd of the Old Testament and the 5th of the minor prophets. In it he narrates his refusal, escape from drowning, final acceptance and successful ministry.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.