The Genesis Cataclysm

“The Genesis Cataclysm goes where no other book has gone. With hermeneutical acumen and scientific prowess, Dr. Joe Stallings makes an insurmountable argument in favor of a literal flood story in support of the biblical narrative and natural science. The book seamlessly blends theology and science into a single narrative that tells God’s story. . . . His attention to detail and his ability to probe every possible counter-argument reflects his critical thinking and proves that he is a scholar-theologian fully capable of teaching the church on this matter. I encourage all truth-seekers to read this book! (But, please, read his The Genesis Column first.)”


—William P. Payne, Professor of Evangelism and World Missions, Ashland Theological Seminary





“The Genesis Cataclysm is yet another thoroughly researched project, the biblical-geologic follow-up to its predecessor, The Genesis Column. Whatever your disposition concerning the old earth/new earth debates, Dr. Stallings continues to challenge and push the interpretive envelope bringing inspired biblical research and the conclusions of geological science into a deep and fruitful conversation. Here is a cataclysmic flood of fresh insight that will enlighten both those who teach and preach Scripture as well as anyone called to delve into the fissures and strata of the Bible. Genesis has become an exploratorium for this faithful theological scientist, and we are grateful to wander through the exhibits that he has placed on display.”


—Thomas K. Stephenson, Pastor, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Wilmington, Ohio