This poem by Cynthia Ozick tells the story of how a gnat tormented the Roman emperor Titus, who destroyed the Temple and brought sorrow to Jerusalem.

The mystery of the shape of Noah's Ark has been a subject of debate for many years.

According to popular belief, the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object of the ancient Hebrews, is said to be kept in Ethiopia.

The text discusses various aspects of Ethiopian and Abyssinian history and culture.