Hays, J. Daniel: - J. Daniel Hays (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of over a dozen books, including The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary, Grasping God's Word, and The Message of the Prophets. Hays has also led numerous study trips to Israel and Turkey.