>Probably the most viable explanation is that the flood was local. The
>Hebrew word eretz, which is translated "earth" in Genesis can as well mean
>"land". Dick Fischer and Glenn Morton, both regulars on this list, have
>both formulated explanations of the flood which they have published in book
>form. And they of course are not the only Christians who have written on
>this issue.
I would heartily recommend ASA member Davis Young's book, _The Biblical
Flood._
Dick Fischer
THE ORIGINS SOLUTION
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