The Global Deluge: A Comprehensive Scientific and Exegetical Defense of the Genesis Flood

Combining detailed biblical exegesis with discussions of geology, paleontology, archaeology, hydrology, and catastrophic plate tectonics, Dr. Alfred Basta offers readers a comprehensive defense of the global Flood described in Genesis.

This volume explores:

• The biblical evidence for a universal Flood through careful analysis of Genesis 6–9.
• Geological formations, fossil records, and sedimentary megasequences interpreted through a Flood geology framework.
• The engineering feasibility of Noah’s Ark.
• Worldwide flood traditions and their historical significance.
• Post-Flood climate change, the Ice Age, animal dispersal, and the Tower of Babel.
• Responses to common objections and local-flood interpretations.

Written for pastors, Bible students, theologians, Christian educators, apologetics enthusiasts, and readers interested in the relationship between Scripture and science, The Global Deluge provides a thorough exploration of one of the Bible’s most debated historical events.

What is The Global Deluge about?

The Global Deluge defends the Genesis Flood as a historical, worldwide catastrophe lasting about a year that reshaped the earth and human history. It combines close reading of Genesis 6 to 9 with geology, paleontology, archaeology, hydrology, and catastrophic plate tectonics. Topics include the biblical evidence for a universal Flood, geological formations and sedimentary megasequences interpreted through Flood geology, whether Noah’s Ark was feasible as an engineering project, Flood traditions across cultures, and post-Flood developments such as climate change, the Ice Age, animal dispersal, and the Tower of Babel. The book also responds to common objections and to local-flood interpretations.

Who wrote The Global Deluge?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician.

What genre is The Global Deluge?

It is Christian apologetics combining exegesis with creation science, which means it argues from both the biblical text and from geology and related fields for a global Flood.

Who is The Global Deluge for?

It is for pastors, Bible students, theologians, Christian educators, apologetics enthusiasts, and general readers interested in how Scripture and science relate.

Is The Global Deluge part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 12 of Creation for Adults, Encyclopaedia. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy The Global Deluge?

The Global Deluge is available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8189671685 (309 pages, published July 29, 2026).

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About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026