2006-12-28 13:24:13 · 12 answers · asked by your_name_here 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thx for the biology lesson G-boy. I'm sure that is important to the story
2006-12-28 13:33:57 · update #1
I think its in the book of Jonah. But don't quote me on that. I was wrong one time back in the fall or 84
2006-12-28 20:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no story of Jonah and the whale!
There is the Book of Jonah that tells about when he was swallowed by a big fish....is that the one you mean?
A whale's throat would not be large enough to swallow a man whole.
2006-12-28 21:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonah and the big fish are in the book of Jonah, which is found in the Old Testament. When you read it please consider this explanation for its interpretation. In 575 BC the people of Israel where enslaved by the vast Babylonian empire. Jerusalem was destroyed as was the Temple of Yahweh. Israel was supposed to have been God's instrument of salvation responsible for spreading the message of repentance. They didn't obey their God and were enslaved as a result. Later, and this is all historically recorded, Babylon was divided into 2 nations -- Persians and Medes. The people of Israel were allowed to return to their sacred "Promised Land" and their former captures paid them to rebuild Jerusalem's city walls and their holy Temple. That said, the book of Jonah was a story of faith that reminded the Jewish people of their history and the consequences of disobeying God. Jonah was symbolic of every believer, thus called to proclaim to even their enemies the grace found in the one true God fo Israel. The big fish was symbolic of the giant nation of Babylon, which eventually through the grace of their God spit Jonah (symbolic of the people) back onto the promised land. Many take the story literally, but when interpreted symbolically, the story becomes personal and inclusive for all believers of God to be willing to share their faith even in hostile environments and to not futilely run away from God and their purpose. I hope this helps you.
2006-12-28 21:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of Jonah.
2006-12-28 21:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by fruit salad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonah 1-4. I might suggest that you read it in a few different translations, the nuances change slightly and it really makes for a more interesting parable.
2006-12-28 21:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by tartangeisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OT
Book of Jonah
2006-12-28 21:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got to love that first answer, wrong book and spelt wrong.
Yeah, it's the book of Jonah in the old testament
2006-12-28 21:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Shadebug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 12
2006-12-28 21:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by Night Shade 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
read Jonah, its in the old testament.
2006-12-28 21:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious,
You got to be joking.
Try the Book of Genis in the Bible.
2006-12-28 21:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋