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On Jonah and Yunus

A prophet flees his mission and is swallowed by a great fish or whale. He repents and is sent to preach to a hostile city.

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◆ Held in common

What every account tells.

  • iSwallowed by a beast
  • iiRepentance of Nineveh
◆ Where they part

How each tradition tells it.

Islam

The Quran names him Yunus and highlights the repentance of his people more prominently.


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Read the passages as one.

Each scripture’s own words, laid alongside the others.

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