Q: Why do cultures throughout the world have legends that sound like they came from the book of Genesis?

A: There was a missionary to the Australian Aborigines that attended one of our seminars. Since Ken Ham knew that cultures all over the world had Flood legends similar to the historical account in Genesis, he asked this missionary if the Aborigines had any such stories. Ken then explained to him that the reasons these stories abound all over the world is that they were handed down from the time of Noah, even though they were changed somewhat.

The real record, of course, is in the Bible. This evidence attests to the fact that all cultures are of one race, descended from Noah … and ultimately Adam.

A few years later, this same missionary recounted the event of an old Aboriginal elder who told him that the Aborigines had a story handed down for generations, that woman was made while man was asleep. Remembering the earlier conversation with Ken, the missionary opened the Bible and read the account of the creation of Eve (Genesis 2:21–23).

The aboriginal said, “how come you have the same story we have—but your story is better.” The missionary was able to lead this man to the Lord Jesus Christ.

If you would like to learn more about how various creation and global flood legends from different cultures compare to the biblical account, take a look at the articles on our Q&A page on this topic.

This week’s After Eden cartoon:

AiG–USA’s Annual Warehouse Reduction SALE in Hebron, KY

If you live near the Greater Cincinnati area, be sure to stop by on Saturday, October 15, 2005 from 9 AM to 5 PM.

• Up to 70% off regular retail price on select clearance items!
• 20% off regular price on all other items!

Go to the website for a map and directions.

October 9–11
Jacksonville, Florida
Dr. Terry Mortenson
 
October 9–11
Ludington, Michigan
Buddy Davis and Carl Kerby
 
October 14–15
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Carl Kerby
 
October 16
Johnson City, Tennessee
Carl Kerby
 
October 16–17
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dr. Jason Lisle
 
October 16–18
Powell, Tennessee
Buddy Davis and Ken Ham
 
October 22
Holland, Ohio
Buddy Davis
 
October 22
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Mike Riddle
 
October 23
West Unity, Ohio
Buddy Davis

October 23–24
Cincinnati, Ohio
Carl Kerby
 
October 27–30
Schroon Lake, New York
Buddy Davis, Dr. David Menton and Ken Ham
 
October 30
Mason, Ohio
Carl Kerby
 
October 30–31
Coxsackie, New York
Dr. Terry Mortenson
 
November 4
Temecula, California
Bob and Jan Thompson
 
November 4–5
Sevierville, Tennessee
Ken Ham
 
November 5
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Dr. Terry Mortenson
 
November 6–7
Highland, California
Ken Ham
 
November 6–7
Wetumpka, Alabama
Mike Riddle