Who was Adam? Was he the result of still ongoing natural processes or a unique creation? Observations seem to validate at least some aspects of evolutionary theory, but long before Darwin a man named David discerned that there's more to humanity than nature alone can account for. In the original publication of Who Was Adam? (2005), biochemist Fazale Rana and astronomer Hugh Ross discussed cutting-edge research in junk DNA, the human fossil record, human and chimp genetic similarities, and more. They proposed a new scientific testable model for human origins. This robust 10-year update provides rigorous testing of the evolution and creation scenarios. New discoveries in genetics and paleoanthropology, especially, provide helpful evidence. How has RTB's biblically aligned model for human origins fared? Can human evolution be declared a fact? Or does a creation model make more scientific sense?
“Though lacking widespread agreement, evangelicals currently abound with origins books from young- and old-earth creationists, theistic
evolutionists/evolutionary creationists, and intelligent design proponents. No origins question dominates this scene more than ‘who was
Adam?’ The updated edition, then, of Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross arrives just in time to continue setting the bar in
scholarship and amicable tone. A decade after the important first edition, the revision maintains its stance on biblical inerrancy and a
specially created historical Adam as the first human. But now Rana and Ross test their original scientific model against a further decade
of discoveries, refreshingly admitting they were wrong about some details. With added treatments of difficult subjects such as the origin
of races and diseases, and human-Neanderthal interbreeding, the new edition is a must-read for those who take the Bible and science
seriously.”
—Ted Cabal, professor of philosophy and apologetics,
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, editor, The Apologetics Study Bible
“In the ten years since Who Was Adam? was first published, an exciting explosion of scientific discoveries has occurred in the fields of
paleoanthropology and genetics. In this updated edition, Rana shows where the RTB model has been supported by these new
discoveries. He also explains where the RTB model of Adam’s special creation by God has had to be refined, fine-tuned, and, where
necessary, adjusted. Not only is the amount of research exhibited in this book truly remarkable, Rana presents the material clearly in a
way that is accessible to the non-specialist. Bottom line, the RTB model continues to serve as a testable hypothesis of how God acted to
create the original couple.”
—Ken Keathley, professor of theology, director of the L. Russ Bush Center
for Faith and Culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“This is a scholarly, in-depth scientific treatment of the origin of human beings from an old-earth creationist point of view that is based on
a belief in the historicity and reliability of the Genesis record.”
—Norman Geisler, PhD, dean, Southern Evangelical Seminary
“This is the most careful analysis of human origins I have seen. Rana and Ross have treated the scientific evidence fairly without
imposing upon that evidence an atheistic worldview.”
—Henry F. Schaefer III, fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
“Every thinking Christian must read this book. Evangelicals have dismissed or avoided the scientific findings relating to human origins for
too long; this book opens that door and shows that there is nothing to fear: God’s Word is still true, and His world still reveals His
handiwork.”
—John A. Bloom, PhD, professor of physics, director of the master’s degree program
in science and religion, Biola University
“As a nonscientist who is deeply interested in science, I have learned from and been challenged by this book, which is the reaction I have
expected from RTB’s books since The Creator and the Cosmos. Who Was Adam? is one of the most fascinating books that I have read
in a long time.”
—Craig Keener, professor of New Testament, Palmer Seminary; author of
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament
“Who Was Adam? addresses a generation with the gospel of creation, which will open many thoughtful minds and needy hearts to the
gospel of salvation.”
—Jack W. Hayford, PhD, founder and chancellor, The Kings College and Seminary
“Rana and Ross have taken us carefully and thoughtfully through the biology and the fossils and have shown how to read them properly.
Their willingness to put their biblical model to the test of science is invigorating.”
—C. John “Jack” Collins, PhD, professor, chairman of the Department of
Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary
“If you want evidence from genetics, biology, archeology, paleontology, and astronomy that points to the conclusion that the human race
came into existence a relatively short time ago, read this book.”
—John F. Ankerberg, MA, DMin, apologist; host of The John Ankerberg Show