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Jonah Is Literary Genius
- The book of Jonah is a sophisticated short story that defies simple children's versions.
- Its literary craft uses irony and symmetry to deliver a theological punch beyond the whale image.
Historic Or Parable—Both Valid Reads
- The transcript shows clues about Jonah's historicity but leaves room for parable reading.
- Either view can be orthodox because intent and literary genre determine interpretation.
Read Jonah For Its Message
- Read Jonah according to the author's intended genre and message, not just the fish story.
- Focus on the theological purpose rather than arguing over literal details.