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The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate
The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate
The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate
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The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate

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"The flood continued forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth . . . and the ark floated on the face of the waters" (Gen 6:17-18 NRSV).

In our modern age the Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth flood geology, fueled searches for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat, and inspired a full-size replica of Noah's ark in a biblical theme park. Some claim that the very veracity of Scripture hinges on a particular reading of the flood narrative. But do we understand what we are reading? Longman and Walton urge us to hit the pause button and ask, what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience?

As with other books in the Lost World series, The Lost World of the Flood is an informative and enlightening journey toward a more responsible reading of a timeless biblical narrative.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMar 19, 2019
ISBN9781977349408
The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate
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Tremper Longman III

Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is a distinguished scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is on the advisory council of the BioLogos Foundation, and is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and general editor for the Story of God Bible Commentary Old Testament, and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    So far, anything with Walton's name on it has been excellent. This book is no different. I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to broaden their perspective on the ancient near east cognitive background. Very Illuminating!

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    Excellent discussion of the flood event covering many views and additional ANE material! First rate scholarship!
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    Very interesting and helpful summary of a literary approach to the Flood and its cultural context. The exposition is learned and serious and while it is not always convincing, it convinces us that it is worth considering.