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Noe (Noah) in Oahspe: A New Bible
In Oahspe: A New Bible, Noe (Noah) is associated with a major cataclysmic event: the submersion of the continent of Pan (also called Whaga), commonly referred to as the Deluge or Flood of Waters. This occurred when the Earth was traveling in the arc of Noe in the etherean heavens.
Unlike the etherean Gods such as Sethantes, Aph, Thor, Osire, or Fragapatti—who govern heavenly dominions—Noe is tied to this cosmic position and the mortal events of that era. The primary account appears in the Book of Aph, Son of Jehovih, which details the heavenly records of Aph overseeing the deliverance and judgment during this cycle. Noe himself is not portrayed as a detailed mortal prophet with extensive personal biography in the text; rather, the narrative emphasizes angelic intervention, the preservation of the I’hin (a spiritually pure race devoted to Jehovih), and the relocation of survivors.
The Arc of Noe and the Flood
The event took place approximately 24,000 years before the Kosmon Era (roughly 22,000 BCE, depending on the precise start of Kosmon around 1848–1882 CE). At this time, the solar phalanx (great serpent) was in the arc of Noe, and the Earth and her heavens were in great darkness due to spiritual corruption.
Aph, Son of Jehovih, an etherean God, was commanded to oversee the submersion of the wicked portions of the continent and the deliverance of the faithful. The I’hins (small-statured, spiritually advanced people, often called Faithists) were preserved through divine guidance. Survivors were relocated to new lands, including regions corresponding to Shem, Ham, and Jaffeth (broadly Asia, Africa, and East Asia/China in Oahspe’s symbolic geography). This helped ensure the continuity of Jehovih’s worship amid recurring cycles of light and darkness.
The Arc (Vessel)
Faithists were instructed to build or prepare an “arc” (vessel or fleet of ships) for survival. This served both practical purposes (escaping the floodwaters) and symbolic ones (spiritual salvation and deliverance). Unlike the biblical account, which emphasizes a single ark with animals and Noah’s family, Oahspe’s version focuses on saving the I’hins and righteous mortals under angelic direction, with less emphasis on a literal single boat carrying paired animals.
Spiritual and Cosmic Framework
The flood was not solely punitive but part of Jehovih’s cosmic plan to clear spiritual darkness, drujas (evil spirits), and the influence of false gods. Themes of idolatry, warfare, and corruption (including broader contexts involving figures like Anuhasaj in other books) contributed to the imbalances addressed during this cycle. Noe’s association underscores the mortal side of this etherean intervention.
Key Events (from the Book of Aph and Related Cosmology)
- The Great Flood (~24,000 B.K.): Submersion of much of Pan due to the Earth’s position in the arc of Noe and accumulated spiritual darkness. Aph and his hosts execute Jehovih’s will, separating the righteous from the wicked.
- Deliverance of the I’hins: The faithful are guided to safety via the arc and angelic aid, preserving Jehovih’s teachings of monotheism, non-resistance, and purity.
- Relocation and New Foundations: Survivors establish communities in new regions, influencing later civilizations (with I’hin/Faithist seeds in places like Jaffeth).
- Angelic Oversight: Direct communication and guidance from etherean hosts, highlighting Oahspe’s emphasis on hierarchical heavens and recurring divine interventions.
Character and Themes
Noe embodies faithfulness and the role of chosen mortals during cosmic transitions. Oahspe does not provide extensive personal traits for Noe (such as detailed humility or courage narratives), but the broader prophet archetype in the text aligns with obedience to Jehovih, wisdom in following angelic instructions, and leadership in preserving the Faithist way amid chaos.
Significance
The arc of Noe and the associated flood mark a pivotal cleansing and renewal in Oahspe’s cosmology, one of several cycles involving deluges and etherean deliverances (e.g., earlier and later arcs). It preserves the I’hin race and Faithist principles, setting patterns for future prophets and civilizations. This contrasts with the later Arc of Bon (Book of the Arc of Bon), which covers the earthly missions of Capilya (India), Moses (Egypt/Arabia), and Chine (China) under Lika, Son of Jehovih—roughly 3,000+ years B.K.—not Noe’s era.
Noe’s story underscores Oahspe’s universalist view: souls progress through cycles, with Jehovih using both darkness and deliverance for ultimate resurrection.
Comparison to Biblical Noah
Similarities: Both feature a righteous figure named Noe/Noah, divine warning, construction of an ark/arc to survive a flood caused by human corruption, and the restart of civilization with preserved divine teachings.
Differences:
- Oahspe’s flood is regional (submersion of Pan), tied to cosmic cycles (vortexya, arcs in etherea), and mediated by etherean Gods like Aph, rather than a single global punitive act by Yahweh.
- Focus is on saving the I’hins/Faithists (a specific pure race) rather than one family and animals.
- The arc symbolizes broader spiritual deliverance within recurring heavenly administrations.
- Oahspe integrates this into a larger framework of false gods, multiple resurrections, and progression toward the Kosmon Era.
This makes Noe a reinterpreted, cosmic-spiritual version of the biblical flood hero, drawing on shared ancient motifs while emphasizing angelic hierarchies and universal salvation.
Sources (Primary from Oahspe):
- Book of Aph, Son of Jehovih (core account of the flood in the arc of Noe).
- Book of Cosmogony and Prophecy (cycles, arcs, vortexya).
- Book of Wars Against Jehovih (context on false gods like Anuhasaj).
- Book of the Arc of Bon (for contrast with the later Bon cycle; not about Noe).
- Related books on earlier cycles (e.g., Sethantes, Osire).
