Rethinking the Biblical Flood

The idea that the biblical flood was universal is challenged, proposing instead that it may have been localized despite the global implications of such events. Evidence suggests that localized floods can have catastrophic effects, supporting the existence of beings like the Raphael and Anakim after a flood. The term 'the whole earth' in biblical text could refer to the known world at the time, allowing for hyperbolic interpretations similar to those found in other ancient civilizations, such as Babylon's claim of being the only nation. Flood myths preserved across cultures imply that not all memory was lost even if civilizations were affected. A catastrophic event, possibly around 10,000 B.C. caused by a comet, may have led to major flooding and environmental devastation, significantly impacting riverside civilizations. This global cataclysm would not mean every mountain was submerged, allowing certain areas to remain above water, which aligns with perspectives held by numerous scholars, suggesting that the discussion surrounding the flood is more nuanced than previously understood.