The story of Noah’s Ark has similarities to an Ancient Mesopotamian story of around the same time, so it is likely that it has some basis in fact, and was known in the region. As I often say, the Bible is not written as a history textbook. It’s a theological text, so always look out for metaphor and microcosmic visuals. Noah certainly passed down the story to his descendents.
No, there are no coincidences.
I never trust Islamic countries when it comes to archeology. They have a habit of being deceptive and hiding things.
I believe that this refers to the flooding of the Black Sea, probably 5-7000 BC.
the bible account is the true account.
http://www.noahthemovie.com/ Try this one.
God created the world? OK, I can go with that.
Jesus is the messiah? OK, I can go with that.
Jesus rose from the grave after 3 days? OK, I can go with that.
Noah built an ark??? Awwwwwwww -- go on! I'm not buying the boat thing!!
People who believe, should believe.
IMO, the flood happened 12,500 years ago. And what we currently call civilization is the last bitter dregs, the lowest point in the Great Cycle. Being that the lowest point was Dec. 21, 2013.
Jesus believed it to be true.
If He believed that is good enough reason for me to do likewise.
Simple answer to the question is YES it is true
Not Hollyweird’s version.
Thing is the world is so far more evil than anything that happened during Noah’s time. Saying that, are we better morally than the people who died during that flood?
You may have seen Randall Price’s article earlier. He is a professional archeologist who has dome a lot of digs - and in Israel and with the government’s permission.
He has also gone on expeditions looking for evidence of Noah’s ark. It certainly is a real and historical event.
Here is that article from Randall Price ...
Noah, The Film: All Washed Up
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138756/posts
The thing which ISN'T believable, to me at least, is that God might have wiped the solar system over concern about sin, only to have sin back in business as if nothing had happened fifty years later. I give God credit for being several tads brighter than that. I assume the flood was just a cosmic event which we got in the way of.
I don’t know all the details of the Great Flood, but I did lose all my Guns in a tragic Ark accident.
A collection of FREEPER threads on the movie - Noah ...
Religious tide turns against ‘Noah’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3138393/posts
Noah: a classic blunder
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3138403/posts
Nine problems with the movie “Noah”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138569/posts
Don’t Get Punked by Paramount’s Pagan Noah Film
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3138604/posts
Noah – The Emperor’s New Movie (The Utter Embarrassing Mess of ‘Noah’)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3138663/posts
‘Noah’ Review: Brilliantly Sinister Anti-Christian Filmmaking
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3138716/posts
Noah, The Film: All Washed Up
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138756/posts
Box Office: ‘Noah’ Winning Over Faith-Based and Mainstream Moviegoers
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138788/posts
No meat at ‘Noah’ party
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138805/posts
The Noah Movie: Our Detailed Review [Christian Review]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138815/posts
The Noah Movie: Deconstructing Noah’s Ark; Godawful Storytelling
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138821/posts
Atheist ‘Noah’ director brags film is least biblical Bible movie ever
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138830/posts
Moviegoers Are Thinking Things Over After Earthquake Hits During ‘Noah’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138838/posts
Ken Ham: The Unbiblical ‘Noah’ Is a Fable of a Film
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138844/posts
Box Office: Moviegoers Flock to ‘Noah’… But Hate It
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138851/posts
BOX OFFICE: ‘Noah’ Rises, ‘God’s Not Dead’ Surprises As Schwarzenegger Brought To Knees
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3138858/posts
Ray Comfort Releases Christian Noah Movie: Watch ‘Noah and the Last Day’ on YouTube for Free
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138946/posts
The midrashiest midrash that ever was midrashed [a spoiler-free “Noah” review]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3138958/posts
just saw “Noah”. downer of a movie.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3138965/posts
If Christians Are Going to Complain About The Movie Noah, Then Create Something Better
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3138974/posts
Noah is the Most Unpopular Movie in Current Release (Despite Topping the Box Office)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3139042/posts
The Noah film is afloat with extremism
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3139267/posts
Pastors Enchanted by Hollywood’s Courting Lead Christians to Patronize “Noah” Propaganda Film
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3139548/posts
I’m a Christian and I think ‘Noah’ deserves a four star review
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3139550/posts
Much Ado About Noah
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3139584/posts
Judaism, Christianity, Environmentalism
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3139589/posts
Noah’: Why Christians should see it
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3139676/posts
Theologian Blasts Christian Leaders Fooled Into Endorsing Kabbalah, Gnostic Version of ‘Noah’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3139721/posts
The 5 Most Successful Biblical Movies Of All Time
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3139798/posts
Theologian: Christian Leaders Fooled by Noah Film as biblical
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3139843/posts
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL [Noah, the movie]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3139880/posts
The Ark: Could Noah’s Tale Be True?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3139889/posts
Seems as though God selected a modern Noah and told him to again build an ark. The new Noah began, and immediately ran into problems. First the building inspector wouldn't give him the permit. Then the justice department sued him claiming that requirement for one male and one female of each species was discriminatory, and gay animals would have to be taken as well. Next the EPA showed up and said all the wood from trees was now protected and he'd have to use something else.
Noah set broken and dejected when suddenly God appeared. “I am so sorry Lord I have failed, but please don't destroy the earth.”
With that the clouds parted and the sun began to shine. In a loud voice Noah cried out, “oh thank you Lord, have you decided not to destroy our civilization?”
To that a thundering voice broke from the clouds, “why waste My time - the Government's doing a fine job for Me.”
I have noticed a lot (especially recently) that many like to call the Biblical account of Noah a “tale” or a “story” as if it is mythological. Jesus talked about Noah and the flood as history, and also as an indicator to show us what the last days before his return are going to be like.
There is no valid dispute that Jesus existed, yet his use of events such as these, as well as the account of Adam and Eve show us that he is referring to real people, and these people are a part of the genealogy of Jesus as well. So why wouldn’t it be true?
I doubt it. But it's a fun story to read.