Noah [Paperback]

Ellen Gunderson Traylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2001

There were giants in the earth in those days..." It was a virgin earth gone wrong: a world touched by strange creatures, angelic beings, and the wickedness of men. Only one man warned of the cataclysm to come. Noah as you never knew him! This may be the most unusual novel you will ever read! Hailed by critics for its daring theories of the pre-Flood world and the preacher of righteousness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Port Hole Publications (February 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970027419
• ISBN-13: 978-0970027412
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ellen Gunderson Traylor, "America's Foremost Biblical Novelist," is a gifted storyteller who brings characters of the Bible to life. Her many bestselling novels have sold about a million copies in English, with numerous foreign translations.

Traylor's novels include Song of Abraham; John - Son of Thunder; Mary Magdalene; Noah; Ruth - A Love Story; Jonah; Esther; Joseph - Dreamer of Dreams; Mark - Eyewitness; Moses - The Deliverer; Joshua - God's Warrior; and Samson. One of her latest books, Jerusalem - the City of God, is a sweeping epic archaeological novel that weaves intrigue and inspiration into the hauntingly beautiful cityscape of the Holy City.

The Priest is her first contemporary novel, a story of international intrigue regarding the Israeli efforts to rebuild their ancient temple and the forces that conspire against their dream. The Oracle is the companion volume to The Priest, following the further adventures of hero David Rothmeyer, a young archaeologist, and his friends.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Could It Have Happened?, April 30, 2001

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Janet Roberts (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noah (Paperback)

This book will really make you wonder. Because it is Ancient Historical Fiction the author used not only the verses from the Bible but myth, legend, and what is known about that period of history to come up with a plausible story about this famous man who saved himself and his family from a terrible flood in obedience to God. What is amazing is that this book was written in 1985 but many of the issues it raises are things we are dealing with now for the first time in our known history. This also gives us a hint as to what Jesus meant in Matthew 24:37 when he said "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." When you read this you will wonder again and again... could this have been the way it happened and will it happen again? Everyone that I know who has read it has recommended it to a friend.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Response, March 13, 2006

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Ellen Traylor (Florence, Oregon and Polson, Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noah (Paperback)

As the author, I would like to respond to the critique regarding my theory of the "sons of God." No one could be more surprised than I was by the concept I endorse in NOAH, when I first came across it in the early stages of my research. Many of the most highly respected Christian scholars give credence to it in their works. Examples: Merrill F. Unger, a conservative Biblical commentator (Unger's Bible Dictionary, Unger's Bible Handbook, etc.), and W. F. Albright, renowned scholar of Middle Eastern studies, both endorse this theory, and Tyndale House, one of the most Biblically sound publishers, eagerly accepted the book. Likewise, ICR (Institute for Creation Research) reviewed it very favorably upon publication.

The angels are often referred to in the Bible as the "sons of God," whether they are the fallen angels or the good angels (see the story of Job, where the sons of God twice came before the Father, and among them was Lucifer!). Many scholars also interpret Jude 6,7 as relating to some sort of fornication on the part of fallen angels.

To interpret Genesis otherwise does not satisfy the context: if the "sons of God" were righteous humans, and the "daughters of men" were less than righteous, then why would the two marry? And where do the Nephilim ("giants," or "fallen ones") fit into the scenario, if they are not the implied offspring of unnatural and unholy unions?

The theme of the story of Noah is that sin had become rampant because of the activities of the perverted human race, but this perversion was not necessarily strictly human in origin. If Jude refers to the Noahic angels in his comments, they were not destroyed by the flood but were sent to Hades to await their own judgment. This did not prevent this sort of thing from ever happening again, however, as Genesis 6:4 says that the Nephilim were in the earth in those days, "and also after that." This is material for another story!

As for my critic's comment on the technology of the age, if it was as advanced as I suggest, it would not assure spiritual clarity, nor would it protect anyone from God's wrath.

Regardless of your views on these topics, I hope you will read and enjoy NOAH. If it does nothing more than give you food for thought, I will be grateful.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could be?, October 13, 2001

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Dan Cole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noah (Paperback)

From the very first page, I completely enjoyed this book. Ms. Traylor warned you from the very beginning how she went about putting this book together. She brought the Bible, ancient myths & legends, and research, among other things together for it. Not only was the book just fascinating reading, it makes you go; "HHMMMM. Could this be close to true?" She did not contradict anything that the Bible says, (she never does) what she did is thoughtfully and delightfully filled in a picture. This is one book that should be passed around, it is that enjoyable for reading.

If you like a good fiction that makes you wonder about possibilities, get this one.