Son of Amittai

'Son of Amittai' is a lyrical and thought-provoking reimagining of the biblical story of Jonah, the prophet sent to warn the city of Nineveh. Written with Robert Nathan’s signature blend of wit and philosophical depth, the novel explores the interior life of a man caught between his human desires and his divine obligations. Jonah is portrayed not merely as a figure of legend, but as a complex individual wrestling with skepticism, pride, and the heavy burden of his calling.The narrative captures the ancient Mediterranean world with vivid detail and a gentle sense of irony, making the timeless themes of faith, mercy, and obedience resonate with modern sensibilities. Nathan’s prose transforms the familiar scriptural account into a poignant character study that asks fundamental questions about the nature of God and the resilience of the human spirit. 'Son of Amittai' remains a significant work of historical and religious fiction, offering a sophisticated and humanizing perspective on one of the most enduring stories in literary history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.