NOAH, the grandson of Methuselah, was quite as remarkable a man as his elderly ancestor, and was equally renowned for his wisdom and virtue. Even in the matter of age, wherein Methuselah became famous, Noah was not far behind. He lived only nineteen years less than Methuselah, dying at the age of nine hundred and fifty. He had, moreover, distinctly human characteristics that 'made him one of the most lovable of the ancient patriarchs.The Book of Genesis gives but a scant account of his personality. He stands there merely as an instrument of the wrath of God, the futile prophet of the flood, of which he becomes the hero.About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each...

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