Abstract
The big bang paradigm assumes that extragalactic redshifts are mainly cosmological in origin. Thus, high redshift quasars (quasi-stellar objects) are thought to provide a glimpse of the very early universe. However, recent X-ray and radio studies present major problems for this interpretation because such quasars apparently possess large central masses (probably supermassive black holes) and are very similar in elemental composition to much lower redshift quasars. Thus, they appear mature, despite the 'young' ages ascribed to them (1 billion years). Furthermore, the length and timing of reionization within the big bang paradigm as deduced from the spectra of the high redshift quasars conflict with figures based on recent Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe data. These results add to mounting evidence of surprisingly mature high-redshift objects, which is difficult to explain within the big bang paradigm. However, the evidence appears to fit within a creationist cosmological framework. Further investigation of these phenomena may help to develop a model in line with a biblical explanation.