The Lost World of the Flood

Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate

By: Tremper Longman III, John H. Walton, Stephen O. Moshier - contributor

Narrated by: Adam Verner

"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.

©2018 Tremper Longman III and John H. Walton (P)2019 Tantor

Scholarly Read

This is a wonderful scholarly read that gets you to think about things and not just be a student of regurgitation. The authors have done a good job of presenting different view points for one to consider.

For open minded readers

Lots of food for thought! Approach the content with an open mind and you will be rewarded with fresh insights.

Intriguing

Interesting perspective on the Biblical account of the flood

Comprehensive flood ancient story

Food for thought for serious believers and unbelievers alike

Wonderful overview of original context

Walton does an incredible job at explaining the ancient near east context. This has greatly increased my understanding of the purpose of the flood narrative.

Very "Scientific"

The authors seem to focus more on science and other ANE writings than the Bible itself. The theories presented are, I believe possible, while the authors portray them as more than just theory. The reference to ANE writings was overwhelming, it seems they spent more time talking about those than the Bible toward the middle of the book. Overall the theories presented was intriguing and interesting enough to make me want to research them more. The book does a wonderful job not putting down one belief or another. While you can tell it leans a specific way it does not insult the other ways. I do encourage anyone reading/listening to this book to have an open mind otherwise you may just get "offended" by the suggested theories.