The Controversies on the Time to Build the Ark

Biblical creationists have put a great deal of effort into researching Noah's Ark, and I reckon that the folks at Answers in Genesis have put extra work into it. After all, they built a life-sized replica based on what they understood from the Bible.

Scoffers reject the Ark and the Genesis Flood out of hand. However, people who want to know if AiG (really, creationists in general) are being consistent with their stated worldview. There are controversies on how long Noah had to build the Ark in the first place.

Noah's Ark, Pixabay / Jeff Jacobs (modified at PhotoFunia)

The difficulties on the time it took Noah had to build the Ark include his age, the age of maturity of his sons, and interpretations of the biblical text. There are also questions about the technology available and use of animal power — creationists believe (and history shows) that ancient people were very intelligent. In addition, Noah may have employed the locals to help with the construction; have you ever worked for someone that you did not respect? I sure have, but I needed money to survive.

To read about discussions on the age of Noah and how long construction took, check out "How Long Did It Take for Noah to Build the Ark?" Also of interest: "The Capsizing the Ark, and Corrupted Animals Questions", "Number of Animals on the Ark, and How it Survived the Flood", and thoughts on whether or not the whole thing was just a series of miracles.