Bridging Faith and Deep Time – The True Science of Prehistoric Creation — C. Dashe Dunn
Behemoth And Leviathan
Aug. 23, 2026 – PRLog — For centuries, a perceived divide has existed between secular paleontology and biblical literalism–that the existence of dinosaurs contradicts the Genesis account of creation. However, in her groundbreaking new book, True Science: A Testimony to the Real Nature of God, author Lashawn Washington provides a compelling framework demonstrating that true science and scripture do not conflict. Building upon the foundational themes of her previous work, The World That Then Was: The Dinosaurs, (https://www.amazon.com/
The Primordial Flood: The Earth Before Noah
The flood in the days of Noah was not the first time the Earth was covered in water. Washington’s work draws heavily on the biblical distinction of a primordial world—”the world that then was” based on 2 Peter 3:5–6. Before the six days of restoration detailed in Genesis 1:3, the Bible notes in Genesis 1:2 that the Earth was already in existence, but had become “without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.” This state of watery chaos points to a primordial flood that predates the creation of Adam. This prehistoric judgment explains the massive, deeply buried fossil layers and fossilized footprints.
Dinosaurs in the Sacred Text
The Bible explicitly describes creatures with the anatomy of the grandest dinosaurs discovered by paleontologists. In The World That Then Was: The Dinosaurs, Washington highlights these direct scriptural references to prove that giant reptiles are entirely accounted for in the biblical record.
- Behemoth (Job 40:15–24): Scripture describes this massive, grass-eating creature as having bones like tubes of bronze and a tail that “moves like a cedar.” The description perfectly aligns with a giant sauropod, such as a Brachiosaurus or Diplodocus.
- Leviathan (Job 41, Isaiah 27:1): Described as a terrifying, armored sea monster with impenetrable scales and immense strength, Leviathan represents the great marine reptiles of the ancient seas, mirroring scientific discoveries of apex prehistoric predators like the Mosasaur or Kronosaurus.
Harmonizing the Scientific Age of the Earth
Many believers struggle with the scientific consensus that the Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old because of a strict timeline of human lineage. Washington’s book resolves this tension by highlighting the undisclosed span of time between the initial creation of the universe in Genesis 1:1 and the subsequent darkness of Genesis 1:2. Because God exists outside of linear time, the primordial era—including the rise, reign, and eventual extinction of the dinosaurs—could have spanned millions or billions of years without violating the integrity of the biblical text. The “millions of years” guessed at by secular geology do not undermine creation; rather, they reveal the immense, patient scope of the Creator’s canvas before He prepared the garden environment specifically for mankind.
Embracing True Science and Unshakable Faith
Lashawn Washington’s True Science serves as an essential guide to reconciling scientific discovery with historical faith. It proves that Christians do not have to reject scientific facts, nor do they have to compromise their belief in the inerrancy of scripture. When looked at through the proper framework, the fossils in the dirt and the words on the sacred page tell the exact same story. To understand the revelations of the cosmos, grab your copy and explore these mysteries further, visit TrueScienceBook.com today.
