The story of Jonah is a famous story that nearly every child will either hear at church, school, or on a playground. Jonah is treated as a historical figure who climbed out of the mouth of a big fish. Many believe this to be true and historically fact. Many may think that the story is nothing more than a fable. This essay will answer the questions of the skeptics and those who do believe in this bible story. This essay will provide the history of Jonah. The message and context of this book and the many events that occurred and characters who are in the story. Jonah is a historical figure and I will examine the context of his story and the truth.