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How the Story of Jonah Works - A Scathing Critique of Modern-Day Humanity

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How the Story of Jonah Works - A Writer Explains the Story of Jonah

Many get this story WRONG. Why? The story of Jonah isn't about a prophet of God getting swallowed by a "whale." It's a scathing critique of humanity and our shared human experience. I'll explain the story of Jonah from a writer's perspective to showcase how the story of Jonah works. How it's meant to be understood, and the deep Truth the story of Jonah has for you and me...

 

STORY OF JONAH STUDY GUIDE: https://jonah-howstorieswork.carrd.co

JONAH AND JESUS (FREE!) & MY PERSONAL ANSWERS TO THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS:

  • Jonah and Jesus (Free!): https://www.patreon.com/posts/61599241/
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    JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):

    • Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
  • Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d...
  • Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw

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    • REFERENCES:

    • Book of Jonah (Bible): https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Jonah&version=NKJV
  • Jewish Scholars and Jonah: https://youtu.be/IAIiLSMOg3Q
  • "Whale" Translation: https://bibleask.org/did-jonah-stay-3-days-in-the-belly-of-a-fish-or-a-whale/
  • Most Read Book - the Bible: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-10-most-read-books-in-the-world-infographic-2012-12
  • The Art of Dramatic Writing: https://amzn.to/3rM7MjZ
  • Vice's Black Market: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_hwG6UuEJbYLDgBYBevZa4AeetdsExF
  • Joe Rogan Experience (reference to Jonah): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LYsYoR8WhNsHpxXK9kc9i?si=8rucaj9dTrOMGhERnyPwuw
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