A biblical text about repentance and salvation that partially inspired Moby Dick, referenced in The Whale's Christian symbolism with Christ coming in the 'sign of Jonah.'
"(Note that Moby Dick is in part inspired by the the Book of Jonah, which is entirely about the pattern of repentance and salvation. In the Gospel, Christ says he only comes in the 'sign of Jonah'. So when Liz says 'I fucking hate New Life. Why would you choose to believe the world is about to end?' "