id the earth of this corrupt age and begin anew. Both versions then have a god choosing to save one man. The Babylonian version tells us of Utnapishtim. He is warned of Enlil's plan by Ea, through a dream, and is instructed to build a great boat. Noah was the only man on earth still in Yahweh's favor. So he came to Noah and told him to also build a boat.
             The men are then instructed to take with them certain people, animals and possessions. Ea tells Utnapishtim to bring with him family and kin, gold, beasts, both wild and tame, and craftsmen. Noah is advised to take only his family and a pair of each of
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