Creation’s Beginning: A Single Moment or An Ongoing Process?
Explore the Hebrew term rēʾšîyth in Genesis 1:1, supporting an ongoing creation process aligned with old-earth creationism. Read More
Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Theology
Daniel Dyke received his MA in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1981 and currently serves as a professor of Old Testament studies at Cincinnati Christian University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.
Explore how biblical genealogies connect people across history—not to keep time, but to tell a narrative linking creation to God. Discover the “missing middle” and how these records shape the biblical story.
See moreDiscover what “very good” truly means in Genesis. Explore the ethical, aesthetic, and functional uses of the Hebrew word tov—and why creation was not a state of nirvana, but a world ready for humanity to rule and cultivate.
See moreUncover the surprising breadth of biblical genealogies. Learn how the Hebrew term yalad—often translated as “begat”—can mean direct parentage or span multiple generations, reshaping how we read Scripture’s family lines.
See moreStep into the drama in biblical genealogies—far from dusty name lists, they connect pivotal moments from Adam’s fall to the flood to Abraham’s unlikely fatherhood, revealing the rise of sin, the shadow of death, and God’s redemptive plan.
See moreExplore how ancient Hebrew genealogies go beyond dates—linking ancestry, tribe, and divine purpose. See how they reveal God’s attention to individuals, affirm identity, and place people within His unfolding story.
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Creation’s Beginning: A Single Moment or An Ongoing Process?
Explore the Hebrew term rēʾšîyth in Genesis 1:1, supporting an ongoing creation process aligned with old-earth creationism. Read More
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The Sun and Moon on the Fourth Day: What the Biblical Text Reveals
Explore the unique biblical Hebrew terms for the Sun and Moon, revealing insights on creation, worship, and Earth's early conditions. Read More
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God’s Genesis 1 Decrees: A Fresh Look
Explore how Genesis 1's creation days may reflect God's decrees using the biblical prophetic perfect, supporting old-earth creationism. Read More
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Evening and Morning and Entropy in Creation
Explore how Genesis' evening and morning reflect entropy, revealing God's order from chaos through natural laws and creation days. Read More
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Does Psalm 104 Affirm Progressive Creation?
Explores Psalm 104's insights on progressive creation and the extinction-creation cycle, linking biblical text with paleontological evidence. Read More
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Could the Tower of Babel Have Been in Yemen?
Explores the possibility that Tower of Babel's fired-brick technology was carried to Yemen, supporting biblical accuracy with archaeology. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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