Final answer:
Christians see the story of Jonah and the whale as anticipating the events of the Last Supper.The correct answer is option D.
Step-by-step explanation:
Christians see the story of Jonah and the whale as anticipating the events of the Last Supper.
The story of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish and then being vomited out after three days and three nights is seen as a prefiguration of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Early Christians interpreted this story, along with other Old Testament stories, as foreshadowing the major narratives of the life of Christ.
Images and references to Jonah and other biblical figures are frequently seen in Christian art, particularly during the third century.The correct answer is option D.