Diehl explains that he uses the Bible, interpreted Dead Sea Scrolls and cultural stories of a great flood to create the shell of the story. But he goes beyond these interpretations by really bringing the story to life with explaining how the rain water was captured for supply, how the ark was kept upright when thrashing around in the newly formed waves even what seismic activity may have contributed to the flood itself. A master at taking an old story or folktale and turning into a story complete with details and explanations is one of Diehl’s strengths. Although a large portion of this story is fictionalized it keeps with the original theme of the story we know and doesn’t detract from the graciousness or power of God.

This book is linked with the post “Review: Deluge by Daniel Diehl – Another Look at a Childhood Tale”.