The Sons of Japheth
1956
The Sons of Japheth, published in 1956 by Richard Wilson, is a science fiction novel that explores themes of time travel and the moral implications of altering history. The story follows Pilot Officer Roy Vanjan, who is tasked with traveling back in time to eliminate Noah and his family during the biblical Flood to ensure the survival of animals after humanity's destruction in World War V. This narrative raises complex questions about human actions and their unforeseen consequences, culminating in a twist that reflects on the persistence of life on Earth despite attempts to change its course.
