Lectures - The Flood Myth

Noah’s Ark is one of the best known stories of the Bible and many other cultures have flood stories that predate Genesis by centuries and millennia. While some people still read the story literally and imagine it is history, others look for a kernel of historic truth around which these legends grew. John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place will examine some of these theories and the likelihood that the idea of a universal Flood is entirely mythic. A Q&A and discussion will follow the presentation. Please send your questions on the live chat. Lecture topics include: Deluge End of the World Divine Punishment Comparative Mythology Book of Genesis: The flood myth in Ancient Israel Epic of Gilgamesh: The flood myth in Ancient Mesopotamia Popol Vuh: The flood myth in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica #lecture #cofchrist