David et Saül

At the beginning of the Flood, Noah and his family begin their lives on the ark. As the storm rages, Noah, a storyteller, tells the tales of Adam and Eve, of God and of the serpent.

God puts Abraham's love and faith to the test by asking him to sacrifice his only son Isaac.

Because of his older brothers who reproach him for being their father's favourite, Joseph is sold as a slave in Egypt. But he later becomes minister of the Pharaoh whose dreams he interprets.

All the elements of a great drama are found in the overwhelming story of Moses who, defying the wrath of Pharaoh, leads the Israelites out of Egypt in search of the Promised Land.

Elijah prophesied in Ahab's time against the worship of the Baals. Queen Jezebel's anger and enmity compels him to flee. He leaves his succession to Elisha before ascending to heaven on his chariot of fire.

Originally from the country of Moab, the widow Ruth emigrated to follow her mother-in-law Noémie, then returned with her to Bethlehem where she married Boaz. Their son, Obed, will be David's grandfather.

Fleeing the divine order to preach the word of God to the inhabitants of Nineveh, Jonah, the grumbler, is swallowed by a whale in whose belly he spends three days and three nights.

Held captive for years in the days of the Babylonian kings, Daniel lives in political intrigue. Loved and respected by King Darius, he attracted the jealousy of courtiers. His unwavering faith allows him to emerge from the lion's den unscathed.