Jonah, Tobit, Judith - Irene Nowell

These three colorful books offer gripping stories of how God shows his mercy and accomplishes his will through human actions. Jonah is a reluctant prophet
who must be swallowed by a whale before he delivers his message to Israel's ancient enemies at Nineveh that they must repent or face doom. Tobit tells of the
trials and tribulations of a family, and the power of prayer as God sends an angel
to guide Tobit's son Tobiah on a journey of resolution. In the book of Judith, a simple and courageous widow, rather than an army, saves her people from
destruction by a powerful enemy.

This rich commentary explores the
significant themes of each book, showing that God is intimately involved with the
destiny of humankind.