The Deluge in the Light of Modern Science: A Discourse

"The Deluge in the Light of Modern Science: A Discourse" by William Denton is a late 1800s book that uses science to look at the story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood. Denton doubts the flood account, pointing out problems with how it fits with the rules of nature. The book asks if it's really possible to gather all kinds of animals onto the ark, feed them, and take care of them, while also thinking about what a huge flood would do to the Earth. By comparing the Bible story to facts from science, like geology and animal studies, Denton argues that the flood story doesn't make sense. Denton tries to make people think about how science and religion mix, suggesting that the Bible's flood story shouldn't be taken literally.