Randolph Hammer developed an all-consuming love for God's Word at age twenty-five. Prior to that he spent his post-high school years as a construction worker for AT&T and served in the military during the Korean conflict. He subsequently spent eight years in college and graduate school, including two years of theological seminary. Then he spent twenty-six years in secondary education centered around history. He has served in various churches and home Bible studies. Mr. Hammer resides in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains. He has a profound love of nature.