The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy (Audio CD)

Timothy Keller examines the biblical narrative of Jonah to highlight the tension between religious identity and divine compassion. He argues that Jonah represents a religious person who uses their moral standing to justify hostility toward outsiders and social enemies. Through an analysis of the prophet’s flight to Tarshish and his later resentment over the repentance of Nineveh, Keller identifies the core conflict as a struggle to understand grace. He connects the story to the New Testament concept of the elder brother, demonstrating how self-righteousness can obstruct true obedience.

This audio resource serves people interested in the intersection of faith, social justice, and personal bias. Listeners looking for a theological perspective on how to treat those with different political or cultural values will find a framework for self-examination here. The book provides a method for identifying hidden prejudices within one's own spiritual life. Readers walk away with a clearer understanding of the difference between moralism and grace, gaining a specific vocabulary for engaging with a diverse society without compromising their convictions.