I'm not sure which 'James Hauer' you specifically refer to in the context of science fiction. There could be many people with this name. If it's a relatively unknown figure, there might not be widely known specific works at large.
Jonah was also someone who experienced God's power and mercy. After being swallowed by a big fish, he finally realized his mistake and went to Nineveh to preach as God had originally asked him. Through this journey, he was a witness to God's ability to discipline and also forgive.
Well, in 'the nude king story', it mainly revolves around a king who is made to think he's looking great in his 'clothes' when he's actually naked. It shows how people around the king, out of fear or for their own gain, don't tell him the truth. It's a story that can be used to teach about the importance of honesty and how easily people can be misled by praise.
Jonah was a prophet. He was called by God to go to Nineveh to preach to the people there. But instead of obeying, he tried to run away by boarding a ship going in the opposite direction.
Whether the story of Jonah is real depends on one's religious beliefs and interpretation. For those who adhere strongly to the religious text, it may be considered real. However, for others who approach it from a more critical or secular viewpoint, it might be seen as a symbolic tale with deeper meanings rather than a literal occurrence.
The story of Jonah is about a prophet who was commanded by God to go to Nineveh to preach repentance, but he tried to run away. Eventually, after being swallowed by a big fish and spending some time inside, he obeyed God's command.