James R. Christianson writers on the Flood from an LDS perspective; attempts to harmonize it with modern science.
James R. Christianson, “Noah, the Ark, the Flood: A Pondered Perspective,” in The Old Testament and The Latter-day Saints (Salt Lake City: Randall Book, 1986), 35–49
[Christianson addresses the nature and historicity of the Flood; he considers both the local and regional flood theories; attempts to accomodate both views and harmonize the scriptural account with science; does not explicitly say the Flood was the earth's baptism but does say the earth is a living entity.]