From afar, the ark looks like ordinary wood, but up close — it transforms into a living vortex of swirling scrolls glowing with liquid gold....

From afar, the ark looks like ordinary wood, but up close — it transforms into a living vortex of swirling scrolls glowing with liquid gold. The parchment twirls around an invisible core, a dance of sacred words. Each letter flares briefly, then melts into pure light. Every few seconds, the vortex calms ...