Religion:Local flood theory
The Local flood theory or a limited flood theory is an interpretation of the Genesis flood narrative, where the flood of Noah is interpreted as a local event, generally located in Mesopotamia, instead of a global event.[1][2][3][4][5]
Some old Earth creationists reject flood geology,[6][7] a position which leaves them open to accusations that they thereby reject the infallibility of scripture (which states that the Genesis flood covered the whole of the earth).[8] In response, old Earth creationists cite verses in the Bible where the words "whole" and "all" clearly require a contextual interpretation.[9]
Background and history
19th century
The local flood interpretation of Noah's flood became accepted by many Christians after 19th century scientific findings [citation needed]. The view was defended by 19th century Scottish geologist Charles Lyell, in his book Principles of Geology (1833), where he concluded that the Genesis flood must have been a regional affair and not a global deluge.[2]
Creationist view
Young Earth Creationist organizations such as Answers in Genesis and Institute for Creation Research have criticized a local flood theory, as faulty exegesis.[4][10]
However, Old Earth creationist Dr Hugh Ross has defended the local flood theory, and promoted the view in his book "Navigating Genesis".[3][11]
Evidence of real floods that inspired the Biblical story
There exists geological evidence that a large local flood did happen in Mesapotamia, additionally extra biblical writings such as Gilgamesh and the Epic of Atrahasis suggest that a local flood happened in ancient Mesapotamia.[12][13]
References
- ↑ Instone-Brewer, David; scholar2021-11-26T09:28:00+00:00, Resident Bible. "Why Noah's flood may not have been global" (in en). https://www.premierchristianity.com/regular-columnists/why-noahs-flood-may-not-have-been-global/5770.article.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "GSA Today - The evolution of creationism". https://www.geosociety.org/gsatoday/archive/22/11/article/i1052-5173-22-11-4.htm.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ross, Hugh Norman (2014) (in en). Navigating Genesis: A Scientist's Journey Through Genesis 1-11. Reasons to Believe. ISBN 978-1-886653-86-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=5z2uoAEACAAJ. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Local Flood Theory: Why It Doesn't Work" (in en). https://answersingenesis.org/the-flood/local-flood-theory-why-it-doesnt-work/.
- ↑ Davidson, Richard (2004). "The Genesis Flood Narrative: Crucial Issues in the Current Debate". Viewcontent. https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=old-testament-pubs. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ↑ Deluge Geology , J. Laurence Kulp, Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation, 2, 1(1950): 1-15.
- ↑ The Geologic Column and its Implications for the Flood, Copyright © 2001 by Glenn Morton, TalkOrigins website, Last Update: February 17, 2001
- ↑ Did Noah’s Flood cover the whole earth?, John D. Morris, Creation 12(2):48–50, March 1990
- ↑ The Noachian Flood: Universal or Local? , Carol A. Hill, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, p. 170-183, Volume 54, Number 3, September 2002
- ↑ "Another Local Flood Theory" (in en). https://www.icr.org/article/4322/.
- ↑ "Does the Bible Say Noah's Flood Was Global or Universal?" (in en-US). 2012-10-30. https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/todays-new-reason-to-believe/does-the-bible-say-noah-s-flood-was-global-or-universal.
- ↑ "Yes, Noah's Flood May Have Happened, But Not Over the Whole Earth | National Center for Science Education" (in en). https://ncse.ngo/yes-noahs-flood-may-have-happened-not-over-whole-earth.
- ↑ "The Flood: Mesopotamian Archaeological Evidence | National Center for Science Education" (in en). https://ncse.ngo/flood-mesopotamian-archaeological-evidence.
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