Tell us about the dinosaurs

[orogenicman]

Ahh, I too have read science books and have been to the MNH in D.C. . You act like the dinosaur question is a quick answer for both sides of the issue. Well it appears that "your people" did mention dinosaurs, quite often too. Since the word "dinosaur" was not created until the 19th Century by Richard Owen (Creationist) I would not expect to see an ancient Hebrew word for it. However the word "dragon" is used numerious times in the Old Testament. It is used symbolically at times but also used when talking about everyday animals. If I ran into a dinosaur before the word dinosaur was created I probably would describe them as dragons as well. Since dragons really are only giant lizards. There are also some msyterious animals mentioned in Job that are often described today with everyday animals but these animals do not fit the actual description in the text. As to your old "bones" laying around, I assume you mean fossils?

Funny how you don't mention the fact that Owen was an ardent supporter in some form of evolution, and had been developing a theory of evolution of his own. In fact, he praised some aspects of Darwin's. Although he and Darwin became enemies, it wasn't so at first. But his biggest argument was with Huxley and the notion that we were descended from apes (which we know now, of course, is beside the point since we are, in fact, a species of ape). I think that entire episode was, more than anything, sour grapes on Owns' part. He died a bitter man, largely because he ultimately lost face and lost the argument. I'm sure this is something you aspire to, eh?