What Really Swallowed Jonah? | The Creation Podcast: Episode 57 | The Institute for Creation Research

What Really Swallowed Jonah? | The Creation Podcast: Episode 57
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The book of Jonah contains the historical account of the prophet Jonah. In verse 17 of chapter 1, the text states that the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah... That can't be right can it? Did Jonah really spend 3 days and 3 nights inside an aquatic creature?
 
Host Lauren and Dr. Brian Thomas discuss this important topic on episode 57 of The Creation Podcast!
 


 

              

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