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Did God Create T-Rex?: Digging for Truth Between Genesis and the Jurassic
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9782733202920
Publisher: Textbook
Published: Aug 27 2025
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This balanced exploration of how Christians understand dinosaurs presents young-earth, old-earth, intelligent design, and theistic evolutionary perspectives with fairness and respect. Written for adult Christians interested in science-faith dialogue, parents facing children's questions, educators, seminary students, and pastors, the book provides thoughtful resources for navigating one of the most challenging intersections of biblical faith and scientific discovery.
When twelve-year-old Mary Anning discovered the first complete ichthyosaur fossil in 1811, she unknowingly launched debates that continue today. How do believers reconcile the terrible lizards with the biblical account of creation? Why did God create Tyrannosaurus rex with teeth designed for killing? Could dinosaurs have lived alongside humans?
Arthur A. Tiger tackles these questions with intellectual honesty and pastoral sensitivity. Drawing on cutting-edge paleontological research, historical Christian responses, and contemporary theological reflection, this book offers:
- Fair presentation of all major Christian positions - from Ken Ham's young-earth creationism to Francis Collins' evolutionary creation
- Fascinating dinosaur science - soft tissue discoveries, feathered dragons, mass extinctions
- Deep theological engagement - the problem of natural evil, death before the Fall, God's sovereignty over deep time
- Practical wisdom - how to discuss dinosaurs with children, respond to skeptics, and maintain unity despite disagreement
- Testimonies from Christian paleontologists - scientists who dig up dinosaurs while maintaining vibrant faith
Rather than pushing one correct answer, Tiger equips readers to think carefully about these questions for themselves. Each chapter combines scientific accuracy with theological depth, helping believers navigate between blind faith and empty skepticism toward authentic engagement with both Scripture and nature.
Whether you're a parent at a natural history museum, a student reconciling Genesis with geology class, or a pastor asked about dinosaurs and the Bible, this book provides the resources you need to engage thoughtfully and faithfully.
The question isn't whether Christians should engage with dinosaur discoveries. The question is how we engage: with fear or faith, with dogmatism or humility, with conflict or wisdom?
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