Description: (Prophet)
Jonah, a Jewish prophet, is a central figure in the Book of Jonah. In the 8th century BCE, he initially resists delivering God's message to Nineveh in Assyria. After surviving being swallowed by a large sea creature, Jonah fulfills his divine mission. In Judaism, his story represents repentance, while Christianity draws parallels with Jesus. Islam honors Jonah as a prophet. Scholars debate the historical accuracy of his story and compare him to other legendary figures.