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Structural Analysis of the Book of Jonah
 Havelka, Jan ; Pehal, Martin (advisor) ; Antalík, Dalibor (referee)
In this bachelor thesis I try to analyse the Book of Jonah by means of two methods of structural analysis - version of structural analysis developed by Terence Turner and Mary Douglas' model of ring composition. I proceed from characterization of the Book of Jonah, its text, and its characters. Then I summarize frames of research and some attempts for structural analysis. In the end I offer my own analyses and interpretations. The main thesis of my text is the assertion that the Book of Jonah on many levels connects otherwise discontinuous categories and that by doing so it opens new ways of handling them. Turnerian method helps us recognize several oppositions that the narrative deals with (e.g., relations between Jews and non- Jews, God as JHVH and as Elohim or man and animal). Model of ring composition reveals a central position of a theme of sacrifice. Further I offer some suggestions in what direction the interpretation might be led on. I summarize almost forgotten text of J. Lindon, which interestingly coincides with my own conclusions. By adding the material aspects, I suggest that it would be possible to connect otherwise discontinuous readings. I also use some theory of sacrifice and I try to demonstrate that it is precisely the notion of sacrifice as a mechanism for discerning human and non-human...
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