Go to Nineveh

"Jewish tradition asserts, 'turn Scripture over and over again, for all is in it.' Through this brilliant presentation of classical rabbinical commentaries as well as his own careful reading of the book of Jonah, Rabbi Bob demonstrates the truth of this adage. This book provides a spiritual treasure trove of novel insights into this ancient and well-known text."

--Rabbi David Ellenson, President, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion



"Go to Nineveh is a marvelous compendium of six authorities on Jonah. Readers will come away with deep insights into the biblical book of Jonah and will learn the styles and methods of the different rabbinic authorities from the Middle Ages. . . . This book should be in every synagogue and temple as a companion to the reading of Jonah on Yom Kippur."

--Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary



"Steven Bob's masterful study of Jonah . . . reminds us that the Jewish commentators, who come to life here with their distinctive insights, influenced Christian interpreters in their time. Helpfully explaining their comments, Rabbi Bob also brings his own interpretations, showing the amazing relevance of the story for our time--and so, thankfully, he shares with a wider audience the joy (simcha) of the rabbinic and biblical traditions!"

--Nancy C. Lee, Professor of Religious Studies, Elmhurst College