Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1901 — Did China Have a Noah? [ARTICLE]

Did China Have a Noah?

A London pnjier lias discovered a Chinese picture that represents—or Is supposed to represent—Noah's ark resting ju the top of Mount Ararat. The picture Is of great antiquity. As Is well known, the religious literature of almost every nation und race contains nu account of a deluge, hut a Clilucse manuscript, recently unearthed, follows very closely the story ns recorded In the Bible. It Is particularly Interesting in that the roof of the Chinese ark is of tlie guide variety associated with the Noah's arks which prove such entertaining toys for our youngsters. The Chinese picture, however, shows a double-storied vessel, and. so far from there being only one window In the roof. there arc windows In every possible space.