This is a humorous, fictionalized account of the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The narrative is presented from the perspective of Noah himself, who is portrayed as a builder with a questionable track record. His family, including his son Jafé, assist in the construction of the ark, which is mocked by the people around them. The ark is completed and stocked with pairs of animals, including special ones that are lighter.
The story then details the events of the flood, with Noah's family and the animals on board the ark. The mocking crowd's laughter continues unabated outside, and the rain begins after seven days. The floodwaters rise to the top of the highest mountain, covering everything in sight.
Once the flood subsides, Noah releases a dove from the ark, which returns with an olive branch, indicating that the waters have receded. After a few more days, a pigeon is released and does not return, further confirming the end of the flood.
Upon disembarking, Noah makes an altar to God and gathers his family to thank him for sparing their lives and all life on Earth. God assures Noah that he will never again destroy the Earth with a flood, and leaves his mark on the sky in the form of a rainbow. The story concludes with Noah's son suggesting they start a new life by planting grapes and roasting a chicken.
1. In the beginning, all people on the planet were evil, with dirty and spiteful hearts, fighting wars.
2. The only good people in the world were Noah, his family, and his family's wives.
3. God spoke to Noah, expressing sadness for the world's cruelty.
4. God instructed Noah to build an ark, a treasure chest-like structure, to save the good people and a couple of each species of animal.
5. The ark was mocked by the people around it, but it was finally completed.
6. The ark was over 130 meters long, 23 meters wide, and more than 13 meters high.
7. The ark was filled with a couple of each species of animal.
8. After 40 days and 40 nights of rain, the water covered the highest mountain.
9. A dove was released from the ark, but it didn't return, indicating that the water had receded.
10. After disembarkation, Noah made an altar to God to thank Him for sparing their lives and all life on Earth.
11. God spoke to Noah again, promising never to destroy the Earth with water again.
12. As a symbol of their alliance, God left the rainbow in the sky.
13. After the ark, Noah decided to plant grapes and start with a roast chicken.