John, Jack and Bernie, Thanks for the replies. I believe I have traced the book now. Dear All, Another question for you. Since there is evaporation going on all the time off the surface of the oceans, and since evaporation leads to precipitation (rain), then why did it not rain before the Flood? Any ideas? Neville. John D Matthews <john.matthews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Neville, I don't know the book, but the issue as to which agent is the better able to explain geological features is still debated outside creationist circles. I have less faith in the ice explanation. Water moving at high speed, and draining freely into the earth as it rises out of the ocean (because the water table is trying to follow the ocean level) does have power to move large quantities of material, and then suddenly dump them as the surface water exhausts itself by downward drainage. John Matthews Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com