They Had Names

This book represents a watershed moment in the creation-evolution debate. Creation scientists are now taking the lead in solving centuries-old scientific and historical mysteries. You’ll be blown away and encouraged by how the true history in God’s Word, combined with modern scientific techniques, is unshrouding history.

—Ken Ham, CEO, Answers in Genesis

Who were the first Americans? Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson is on a mission to find out. His visits to Native American historical sites draws readers into a world of mystery where many times we’ve had more questions than answers. He then masterfully begins to answer those questions by showing how genetics confirms early accounts of Native American history. His level of discernment, attention to detail, and voluminous research in both indigenous history and genetics combine to provide a foundation for discovering the identity of the first Americans.

—Georgia Purdom, PhD, VP of Educational Content and Director of Research, Answers in Genesis

As a Cayuga nation member, Iroquois six nations, I have never come across a more clear and concise way of beginning to tell the story of Native American history. I’m thankful to God for the work Dr. Jeanson has done to start telling the true story of how Native America came about.

—Seneca Van Aernam, Cayuga Nation, Iroquois Six Nations

The author has indeed written a spectacular new and revised history of North American Indians, of the numerous Tribal Nations’ origins and migration theories. There are definitely bridges between many great civilizations such as the Aztecs, the Longhouse Peoples and the Mound Builders, based upon their histories such as the Red Record and linguistic ties, as well as, new scientific methods of tracing Y- Chromosome of DNA.

—Helikinuva (Ted David Wilson), Wakashan, Salishan, and Tsimshian First Nations

Prior to my full introduction to the Bible recently, I’m sure I would have discounted the timeline offered in the book. My new belief in the young earth theory makes the information here more relevant and answers a few other questions I had. By using DNA and linguistics Dr Jeanson was able to paint, for me, a better picture of the past.

—Robert Rutherford, Blackfeet/Potawatomi

For many Native Americans, our own history is a mystery to us, yes we have traditional stories of our migration to our heartland, but to translate those stories to current maps & timelines has not been composed in a way that is honest, respectful, and interesting—as Jeanson has been able to accomplish.

—Sahvanna Benally, Navajo

…a remarkable historical reference not only for Indigenous peoples curious about the history of Turtle Island and when they arrived here but also for those who seek to understand the true historical migration of the peoples of this land…

—Dana Soonias, Red Pheasant Cree Nation

This book does what few before can claim: returns Native American histories to their owners, unifies the diverse Nations’ stories across the continent, and offers a humble, yet thrilling, connection to the entire world.

—Sarah Stewart grew up among Athabaskan and Yupik peoples and raised her kids among the Inupiat

…a paradigm breaking, mind bending book!... Jeanson is a scientist and scholar with a huge curiosity and the gift of quickly learning outside of his core discipline of molecular biology.

—Stephen M. Echerd, Linguist and Language Revitalization Specialist

Jeanson performed thorough research to present the true history of the Native peoples, encompassing historical, linguistic, ethnographic and linguistic evidence. Jeanson’s book intriguingly traces the movement of various Native tribes across the Americas. It is much like reading a detective novel. This book fills in a knowledge gap in the creation science literature.

—Matthew Cserhati, PhD, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Concordia University Irvine