RE: [asa] Noah's Ark- the debate over floods... and biblical interpretation

I'm sure flood myths are based on real floods- but the total deluge requiring an ark to save land animals is part of historical myth... I think Seely agrees. I follow Seely to some extent. Thanks for the article link.

...Bernie

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From: Kirk Bertsche [mailto:Bertsche@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:28 AM
To: Dehler, Bernie
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Subject: Re: [asa] Noah's Ark- the debate over floods... and biblical interpretation

Bernie,

This paper is worth reading:

Paul H. Seely, "Noah's Flood: Its Date, Extent, and Divine Accommodation" Westminster Theological Journal 66 (2004) 291-311.
Seely argues that the account describes a non-historical global flood but is probably based on a historical local flood.

Also see this paper by Seely in PSCF:
The GISP2 Ice Core: Ultimate Proof that Noah's Flood Was Not Global
http://www.asa3.org/aSA/PSCF/2003/PSCF12-03Seely.pdf

Kirk

On Apr 6, 2009, at 2:36 PM, Dehler, Bernie wrote:

Here's my take, from the top of my head:

Global flood:

  Strength: The Bible appears to be reporting real history, and this interpretation treats it as such.
  Weakness: Almost completely ignores evidence from modern science.

Local Flood:

  Strength: It tries to integrate the story of the Bible with scientific evidence.
  Weakness: Tries to be faithful to both the Bible and science and in so doing, weakens the testimony of both.

No Flood:

  Strength: Most closely aligns to scientific evidence from geology and biology.
  Weakness: Destroys faith in the Bible as "inerrant" in matters of history and science.

...Bernie

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On Mon, 6 Apr 2009, Dehler, Bernie wrote:

> I'm going to be debating Noah's Ark- global flood, local flood, or no flood. I'm taking the no flood position.
>
> Curious-
>
> What all do you think would be the best argument for each position?
>
> Please keep your answers short- no essays.
>
> Info on my event:
> http://www.meetup.com/sciligion/calendar/9503416/
>
> ...Bernie
>

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