With his special ability to arrive at the heart of the matter, Dr. William Backus, Christian psychologist, gives us some new perspectives on the story of Jonah. Combining the principles found in Telling Yourself the Truth with his rich theological background, Dr. Backus provides a view of Jonah's deep emotional and spiritual needs as seen through the eyes of his fictional "psychologist."

The Paranoid Prophet is not a biblical novel, although elements of fiction are used; it is not a Bible study, although it brings a new understanding of this Old Testament book; it is not an essay book on anger at God, although this surprisingly common problem among Christians is presented with clarity and impact. It is probably best described as a biblical drama which penetrates Jonah's inner life as he wrestles with the will of God.