The Flood

by Alfred Rehwinkel

Book Overview

When you begin to ponder the terrible judgment of the Flood waters that God used to completely destroy the first world, then immediately a number of perplexing problems present themselves. For example:

How can we explain the coming together of all the animals and birds from all parts of the world at one time?How was it possible for eight people to feed and provide drink for all the different animals in the Ark for over a year? How was it possible...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0570031834
• ISBN13: 9780570031833
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good For Its Time

But keep in mind that it is outdated; I would not use this book as a primary reference source.

This book is better than you think.

This is one of the few books on this subject that i have read on this subject that brought out some critical information with the regard to the falsehood of the glaciation theory of North America. When looking objectively at the data presented, one easily realizes that the theory is definately flawed, and the idea of a world wide flood makes much more sense. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in earth origin. This is also a book that non-christian readers will enjoy because it is well steeped in data presentation, and has plently of examples that are used to back up each of the points that he makes. It was worth the price.

Alfred Rehwinkel - A Short Bio

Alfred Rehwinkel was born in a log cabin June 25 1887 in Merrill Wisconsin into a German Lutheran pastor's family. He received his ministerial degree from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Louis in 1910. Rehwinkel began his career in Canada when he was called to Trinity Lutheran Church in Pincher Creek (1910 - 1914) and then to St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Edmonton (1914 - 1922). He furthered his education by attending the University of Alberta, receiving a B.A. in 1916, an M.A. in 1918 and a B.D. in 1919. He also attend the St. Stephens College of Theology 1916 - 1917. He was the President of the Alberta and British Columbia Conference of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod from 1912 - 1918 and promoted the idea of establishing a college in Canada.. As a member of the School Board of the Alberta British Columbia District of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod he was instrumental in founding Concordia College. He became the chairman, secretary and treasurer of the Board of Control of Concordia College during 1920 through 1922. Rehwinkel was also the first full Professor on the College staff and held the History chair from 1922 - 1928. Besides history, professor Rehwinkel also taught classes in sciences, geography and German. Dr. Rehwinkel took an active role within the community of Edmonton. He was the founder and president of the Edmonton Zoological Society (1921 - 1928), a member of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Arts Association, served on the Edmonton Library Board, was a member of the Canadian National Diamond Jubilee Committee (1927) and encouraged by the Canadian German National Association, ran for Edmonton alderman. His concern for the treatment of German immigrants residing in Canada after the first world war resulted in his forming the Canadian German National Association. The purpose of the group was to counteract anti-German prejudice and discrimination which had shown itself during the war years. He translated O Canada into German which was sung all over the Dominion until the second world war. At this point Germans were encouraged to speak English at most gatherings. Due to the ill health of his wife, Dr. Bessie, Dr. Rehwinkel reluctantly gave up his residence in the Canada which he loved and returned to the United States as President of St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas. His next call was to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis where he continued to take special interest in the Canadian students enrolled at the Seminary, helping and encouraging them with their studies. His most important literary work is his very popular book The Flood: In the Light of the Bible, Geology, and Archaeology. Though written in the 1950's this text is still a fundamental work that is a standard in many conservative Bible Colleges and Seminaries. This work is still in print and is available on the world wide web.

Written in the 1950's, still a relevant, timely book

In the search for resources dealing with the great flood of scripture, I've found this book to be an excellent resource. Although written in the 50's, the content is still surprisingly up to date, well reasoned, well presented, and well documented. Mr. Rehwinkle deals with pre and post flood material as well. Concordia Publishing House is still publishing this book in paperback almost half a century later for good reason. If you're interested in the topics of the deluge, pre or antediluvian man, or just want to read a book that provides overwhelming evidence of a worldwide flood, this belongs on your bookshelf.

Myth, Legend or Fact?

While you may ask why anyone would want to read a book about "The Flood," to me the possibility of one day actually being able to see the remains of the ark for myself has always intrigued me. Some believe the event to be a myth or legend. Alfred M. Rehwinkel explains how nearly every nation and tribe in the entire human race has a flood myth. The peoples of Egypt, Mexico, America, India, Pacific Islands, Asia, Australia and Africa all have a story to tell. It seems to deny the existence of a flood rejects the most ancient and most sacred traditions of universal humanity. One of the most fascinating discoveries is also recorded in this book. The great Gilgamesh Epic was found in the ruins of the Assurbanipal library in Nineveh. The narrative bears a striking resemblance to the writings of Moses in Genesis. It was in fact written centuries before. According to the author, there are many reasons modern man has rejected the possibility of a flood. Many scholars do however believe it to be the greatest catastrophe in the history of the earth. Alfred M. Rehwinkel goes into great detail and shows how the ark was in fact quite capable of holding a great number of animals. He explains how many of the animals at the time could be found in the vicinity and that the climate, animal and plant life, where vastly different in Noah's time. He answers the following questions in detail: 1. Where did all the water come from? 2. When did "The Flood" begin? 3. What was the population of the earth before "The Flood." 4. Why was there a flood and why was Noah saved? He also goes on to show how the earth would have in fact been a virtual paradise with a warm climate and food for all. In his opinion, the earth was rich with resources and most likely sustained a great number of people. He also believes they had reached a high level of civilized culture. He basis his opinions on archeological discoveries. A diagram on page 10 also explains how if the earth was perpendicular to the plane of its orbit, there would have been no change in the seasons. The seasons may in fact be a result of the earth tilting 23 1/2 degrees at the time of the flood. If you are interested in archeology, you will enjoy reading about the fossil remains and how many different species were found all in one location in mass graves. This goes against modern geology, which is based on a system of biological evolution. (Oh, by the way, I have a Trilobite fossil my father brought me from Russia.) This book does in fact succeed in bringing to our attention, the most outstanding evidence for a universal flood from a geological and archaeological standpoint. The most fascinating part of this intellectual work was the story of a Russian aviator named Mr. Vladimar Roskivitsky. He actually claims to have seen the remains of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat in 1942. ~The Rebecca Review

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Hullo, I had to read this book b/c my mom forced me to. But I ended up enjoying it. My mom took care of the Aurthor until he died. He left his bible to my mom. He was a great guy and i reccomend the book to anyone.