J. Daniel Hays (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University and senior professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of twenty books, including Grasping God's Word, The Pentateuch: Life in the Presence of God, The Temple and the Tabernacle, The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary, and God's Relational Presence.

Duvall is dean and Fuller Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology of the Pruett School of Christian Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.