Photo: Ark of Noah
Johan Huibers has a goal of biblical proportions: He wants to take his massive re-creation of Noah’s Ark to Israel.
He started the project, which he worked on with seven people, in 2008, according to theJewish Telegraphic AgencyandArk of Noah Foundation’s website.
The ark has remained in Holland, despite Huibers’ initial aim to take it to Israel after he finished it. His website notes that he wanted to take it to Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a trip that did not ultimately happen.
The Ark of Noah Foundation did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Ark of Noah
Johan Huibers.
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“It may sound scary, but I believe everything written in this book [the Bible], cover to cover,” Huibers, who is Christian, said to the outlet. “This is a copy of God’s ship. It only makes sense to take it to God’s land.”
Huibers feels an affinity for his ark’s destination. “I love the land, I love the country, I love the people,” he continued. “They don’t obey, they do what they want, they drive like mad, shove while waiting in line and don’t listen to anyone. Just like me.”
The ark is intended “to show people that God exists.” Huibers explained to JTA, “I wanted children to come here and feel the texture of the wood, see the nails and see that what is written in the book is true.”
source: people.com
