Der Gott Jonas und die Völker: Narratologische und intertextuelle Studien zur Hinwendung von Nichtisraeliten zum wahren Gott in Jona 1,4-16 und

摘要

The goal of this study is to evaluate, in which manner the Non-Israelites turn to Yahweh.It works with a combination of narrative analysis and intertextuality.The book of Jonah contains two symmetrical parts (1-2 and 3-4), each part containingthree scenes, each scene relating to a scene in the other part: 1.1-3 // 3.1-3a; 1.4-16 //3.3b-10; 2.1-11 // 4.1-11.The structure of 1.4-16, including the inner development of the mariners, shows that aconversion of the Seamen to Yahweh is intended. In the same manner the structure of3.3b-10 and the positive characterization of the Ninevites show that a conversion to theone true God is intended. These results are each confirmed by an intertextual analysis of1.14 and 16 and of the faith, the repentance and the God who relents.Result: The book of Jonah teaches that Non-Israelites can have a relationship withYahweh. This is possible through an Israelite, becoming reality by conversion of theHeathen.