Today is the 17th day of the month of the flood (as “mourned” in my religion). The month of Cheshvan is the month where the rainstorm managed to cover the Earth with water. 365 days later (one solar year- not a lunar year, which was the normal calendar mode of the times), the water had receded and the land was dry. Noach (Noah) wanted to know if it was safe to exit the ark. So, he sent out a raven.
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Noah
I’ve heard from several folks that Darren Aronofsky’s new movie, “Noah” is vastly different from the information found in the Bible. But, a lot of what I hear is wrong; to me, it could only mean that these complainers must have a totally different bible. Oh, wait- they do! Continue reading Noah