Jonah — For other uses, see Jonah (disambiguation). Prophet Jonah Jonah, as depicted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Prophet, Seer, Apostle to Nineveh, Companion of the Fish … Wikipedia
JONAH, BOOK OF — (Heb. יוֹנָה), the fifth in the collection of the 12 short prophetic books (minor prophets ). Unlike the other books of this collection the Book of Jonah contains a prophecy of only five words (3:4); the rest of the book is a story about Jonah… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Jonah — Jonah † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Jonah The fifth of the Minor Prophets. The name is usually taken to mean dove , but in view of the complaining words of the Prophet (Jonah, iv), it is not unlikely that the name is derived from the root … Catholic encyclopedia
Jonah in rabbinic literature — Jonah in rabbinic literature.AncestryThe tribal affinities of Jonah constitute a point of controversy; generally assigned to Asher, he is claimed for Zebulun by R. Johanan on the strength of his place of residence (II Kings xiv. 24); these… … Wikipedia
JONAH BEN ABRAHAM GERONDI — (c. 1200–1263), Spanish rabbi, author, and moralist. In his youth Gerondi studied in the French yeshivot under Moses b. Shneur and his brother samuel of Evreux, and later under solomon b. abraham of Montpellier. When in 1232 the latter began his… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
DAY OF ATONEMENT — (Heb. יוֹם הכִּפּוּרִים, Yom ha Kippurim), one of the appointed seasons of the Lord, holy convocations, a day of fasting and atonement, occurring on the Tenth of Tishri. It is the climax of the ten days of penitence and the most important day in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Jonah Nickerson — (born March 9 1985 in Casper, Wyoming) is a pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. Nickerson played for the 2006 College World Series winning Oregon State Beavers, and the Most Outstanding Player in that tournament. A 6 1 , 190 lb right… … Wikipedia
Jonah Takalua — Infobox character name = Jonah Takalua first = Episode 1 last = Episode 8 cause = alias = species = gender = Male age = 13 occupation = Student (Year 8) title = family = Rocky Takalua (father) spouse = children = relatives = portrayer = Chris… … Wikipedia
Jonah Hex — Superherobox| caption=Jonah Hex from Jonah Hex Vol.2 #1 2005 relaunch Luke Ross, artist comic color=background:#8080ff character name=Jonah Hex real name=Jonah Woodson Hex publisher=DC Comics debut= All Star Western #10 (Feb Mar 1972)… … Wikipedia
Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole — Infobox Hawaiian Royalty name =Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaokinaole title =Prince of Hawaiokinai imgw =270 reign = predecessor = successor = spouse =Elizabeth Kahanu Kaleiwohi Ka auwai issue = full name =Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaokinaole Piokinaikoi titles … Wikipedia