nature of reality as observed. This is curious simply because biblical theism claims to be more than simply a philosophic system devised by an ancient Hebrew people. It claims to be revelation from an intelligent, personal, all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God. Its similarity to reality is not surprising, since the historic Christian position holds this reality to be the result of the Creator. The historic Christian position states that man was created in the image of God and was placed on earth