The Flood Story Before Noah
Guest: Dr. Joseph Lam | Length: 47 min 20 sec | Published: 2026-10-07
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Dr. Joseph Lam examines ancient Mesopotamian flood traditions, including Atrahasis and Gilgamesh, alongside the biblical account of Noah. The discussion considers why the floods were sent, how ancient arks were imagined, and what the differences between these stories reveal about their authors’ purposes.
Edited and produced by: Dr. Jordan Jones