Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible (Download)

This is a wonderful and through book on the dinosaurs and dragons, and how they fit in the Bible. Mr. Bodie Hodge presents biblical, historical and scientific proof of the existence of the dinosaurs and dragons.
There is also a DVD by the same author regarding this topic.

This is a wonderful resource to strengthen the faith and increase the understanding of the topic which is important in building correct perception of the dinosaurs in regards to the evolution.

Thank you for such wonderful book!

This book is fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is so much false information in books and movies that it can be hard for Christians, especially children, to discern what information is true. This book helps uncover the truth about dinosaurs from a biblical perspective. Children are often taught from a young age that dinosaurs existed millions of years ago, before people. However, Bodie Hodge presents a completely different view, based on God’s Word. He discusses the biblical account of creation and how the dinosaurs fit perfectly within that message. The author expertly refutes several of the common arguments that evolutionists often tout as truth. I’d recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of dinosaurs, their creation, their existence, and how they fit into the timeline of earth. Instead of the topic of dinosaurs being a stumbling block in conversations or debates with those who follow an evolutionary worldview, readers of this book will find new ways to defend their faith.

Though I was raised in a family with a biblical worldview, it wasn’t until I was in my teens that our worldview received what Bodie Hodge calls in this book the “nudge” we needed to place dinosaurs into the Bible record. We knew millions of years was not an option according to a literal interpretation of Genesis, but we didn’t quite know what to do with dinosaurs since they are so tied to the evolutionary model. It’s so simple when you start just with the Bible, as explained in this book; and understanding the truth about them is probably more needful than I ever before realized to combat the false worldviews of secular society that young people all around us are steeped in for their formative years. This book is a wonderful tool to reach a greater understanding and be able to explain dinosaurs simply from a creationist perspective.

Mr. Hodge begins with a clearly defined biblical worldview: it all boils down to whether we believe God’s Word (literally), or man’s word. He graciously yet clearly calls the church to action, encouraging leadership to step up and teach the Bible literally rather than compromising with evolutionary models (which he also presents clearly) or being silent on the matter, which leaves the churchgoers under the impression that what they are taught in school and by the secular world are correct.

He does an excellent job of explaining scientific concepts about dinosaurs, animal kinds, numbers of animals possible on the ark, and how they came to the number they used for the Ark Encounter. Other things I found interesting were points about what dinosaurs ate and changes brought about by not only the curse, but also the Flood, and also the process of fossilization and how it fits with the Genesis account of the Flood.

More than simply a book about dinosaurs, I appreciate the apologetic nature of this book defending a biblical worldview while explaining secular worldviews and pointing out their fallacies. There is fascinating information here, too, about geology and the rock layers, atmospheric changes brought about by the Flood, even the history of English Bible translations as he explains why the word “dinosaur” isn’t found in Scripture, although the concept of them is seen in dragons and creatures like Behemoth and Leviathan. I appreciate that he explores some Hebrew words to give a fuller sense of the Genesis account, all in a very readable style.

Another feature I really appreciate in this book is the end of chapter notes containing the Scriptures referenced, as well as other sources and book titles for further research. I think my favorite, though, is a quote I will close with, found in the final chapter where the author shares his heart behind studying and teaching about dinosaurs:

“My reason for discussing dinosaurs isn’t just to teach about dinosaurs. I want people to realize the Bible is true and that dinosaurs are a great confirmation of the truth of the Scriptures. Because the Bible is true, the message of the Gospel (good news about Jesus) is also true.”