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Noah

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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.

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.

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.

When I picked this up used, at at a church sale, I had no idea what I was getting myself into! This, for want of a better term, Christian Science Fiction novel will change the way you view Noah and the antediluvian age. Ellen Gunderson Traylor started with the perfectly logical premise that if the Biblical Flood actually happened, then the legends about Atlantis MUST be referring to the antediluvian world and took off from there. The result is a fascinating journey through an alien but all too familiar world that will have you thinking, "Maybe this IS how it happened, or something close to it." Her theory about Noah's wife I found particularly apt!

Note: some critics seem to be hyperventilating about Traylor's interpretations of a few key verses. While it is certainly true that Traylor's interpretations are by no means definitive, they are well within the mainstream of Biblical scholarship. Even I personally don't agree with all of them, but I am not in the least offended by her take on them and frankly wonder about those who are. This is FICTION after all, though fiction that will REALLY make you think!

From the first chapter this book really drew me in. It is an account of what times were like in the pre-flood era. She pulled from many resources outside the bible, and within.

This is, however, fiction, but the concepts that the author puts forth make for interesting reading. Especially since the climate (among other things) was different prior to the flood (no rain, no change in seasons). Many who worshiped the sun (aka Satan) had no roofs on their homes.

It's interesting to see things played out on her premise that demons lived on earth among men & women in plain view. They were considered Gods, lived in elaborate palaces, and were worshiped by the masses. These demons were attracted to the "daughters of Eve" and took them as wives.

With demons playing such an obvious role in leading men & women astray, its easy to consider how Noah & his family were the only righteous ones permitted on the ark. I did like how the author portrayed God's mercy by having Noah preach frequently to the masses proclaiming truth and urging them to repent.

This is a fascinating take on the Old Testament story of Noah. ... very scripturaly correct, well written, easy to read.

I recommend anything by this author!

I have had this book for years & have read it many times over. As a student of history, especially Biblical, it has only furthered my research into ancient history (pre-flood) and led me to other authors such as L.A. Marzulli,Thomas Horn & Stephen Quayle who have done extensive research into the Genesis Giants & the Nephilim. Thanks Ellen for opening my mind to the possibilities of what the pre-flood world might have been. All one has to do is change one's way of thinking about what's been left behind such as the Great Pyramid, Baalbek, the Nazca Lines and the other pyramids scattered around the globe. Coincidence? I think not! We're going to see a re-emergence of the Nephilim in the transhumanist movement. Jesus Himself said," As in the days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be". We are in those days, now. Be on Watch.

I first read this book in 1985 and could not put it down until I had read it from cover to cover...about 3 days! Over the years I've thought much about Ms. Traylor's view of what the Earth may have been like in Noah's day and find it to be a very believable view. Certainly there are thought-provoking concepts about the fallen angels and their relationships with the "daughters of men", but I really had no problem as this idea does seem to align with scripture, for the most part. Obviously, like so much of Old Testament history, anything we say/write about this period beyond what the Bible says is up for interpretation, however I find the concepts introduced by Ms. Traylors story to make you want to dig further rather than run away from thinking about her views. At any rate...I love this book and all the other books I've read by her! I've read Noah three times over the years...and every time I do it's a new adventure and great reading. I consider "Noah" and my other books by Ms. Traylor to be permanent parts of my personal library! I hope you'll read this and her other books as they are interesting, very well written, and really help you "feel" what the characters of these stories may have lived through and give you a greater sense of life in that period! Great writer...and great books!

This book is so entertaining if you are a Bible Story lover. She explains who she thinks the Sons of God are in this story (just an idea) and adds just enough to make it good.

The Ninth Generation: Conquering the Giants
Writing a novel set in the pre-flood earth is a daunting task with few historical resources other than the Bible, and not much said in Genesis to describe this epic period. Ellen Traylor has done a masterful work of imagineering to transport the reader into the lives of the early patriarchs and into a world of such evil that it had to be erased, later forming the basis for many legends. I was particularly fascinated with her geography of the early earth - "Adamlanda"[or "Atlantis"]- and the genetic alteration of creation, which I have also written about in a somewhat similar novel, The Ninth Generation: Conquering the Giants. After five years of personal research into this Biblical period, I agree with other reviews - Yes, it could have happened!