Quote Originally Posted by AllyManderson View Post
How might someone use this chapter: (As in, Have you ever heard it used...)
i) Justify Alcohol Consumption
The p***age appears to be descriptive, not prescriptive. It describes Noah drinking, and getting drunk, without commenting on whether or not it was "justified".

Presumably, it is apparent to the reader that Noah's drunkenness was unhealthy. However, whatever it is that Ham did seemed to draw more ire.

ii) Justify Slavery
I've heard that this p***age was used to justify slavery, especially in America's past, but (fortunately) have never heard that argument made in person.

iii) Can these periods of time (Life of Noah) be explained outside of scripture?
I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if there is evidence outside the scriptures for humans living 300+ years? (If that's what you're asking, No.)