Finding material concerning any end-of-the-world-tinged subject is easy. But what information is reliable? Which theories are faith-based and biblically sound? Does everything have to be complex, scary, or sensational? To harvest the best answers, doubtless we should look to the best source. There is none better, of course, than Jesus Christ himself. His discourse from Mt. Olivet, near Jerusalem, was the final and most detailed revelation given during his earthly ministry. As a fortunate bonus, the book you are holding will help clarify the intricacies of the end-time message for today’s generation. Oracles from Olivet could easily become your primer for futuristic thinking. Every page offers reasoning that is clear, concise, and, yes, even entertaining. Paraphrases tame the tough theological words and illustrative fables flavor the text. You won’t be disappointed—you’ll be thrilled.
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Bernie L. Calaway
106 Gobbler Knob Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723
e-mail: benieconway@earthlink.net
I am the author of six nonfiction books and one volume of fables. The latest production is Oracles from Olivet, the Eschatological Jesus. Previous publications include Discernment from Daniel published in 2002 and Revelation for Regular Readers, both by PublishAmerica. Next came Operation Revelation: A Teens Script for Earth's Final Curtain (with co-author Jan Ledford). My first published Bible study effort was Revealing the Revelation, released in 1998 by International Scholars Publications, now a subsidiary of Rowman and Littlefield. Each of these works is still on the market. An earlier publication, entitled Forty-four Fun Fables, is a collection of sermon-starters and expanded illustrations for speakers and is now out of print but available by special order.
Other publications include over 100 newspaper and magazine articles, poems, and essays in such periodicals as Reflections, Pulpit Digest, The Navy Chaplain, The Harbor Watch (New York City area), and The Bluejacket (Memphis, TN). I have variously served as editor and staff writer for several chapel and church newsletters. In addition, I have written and directed three locally produced plays. Several of my poems have been published over the years.
I hold a BA degree from Baylor University majoring in English and religion with a minor in history and a Masters of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Supplemental coursework includes Marriage Counseling, Rape Crisis Counseling Certification, and Psychology of Personality and Adjustment.
I served as a pastor for two years prior to joining the U.S. Navy. My work as a Navy chaplain spanned a 28 year career until retirement in 1995 in the grade of Captain. I have also taught junior high, high school, and adjunct college courses in religion, history, psychology, and business ethics. I preach regularly and frequently have the opportunity for other public speaking engagements. I currently teach an adult Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Franklin, NC. My retired years afford more time for professional writing and my avocation as artist.
106 Gobbler Knob Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723
e-mail: benieconway@earthlink.net
I am the author of six nonfiction books and one volume of fables. The latest production is Oracles from Olivet, the Eschatological Jesus. Previous publications include Discernment from Daniel published in 2002 and Revelation for Regular Readers, both by PublishAmerica. Next came Operation Revelation: A Teens Script for Earth's Final Curtain (with co-author Jan Ledford). My first published Bible study effort was Revealing the Revelation, released in 1998 by International Scholars Publications, now a subsidiary of Rowman and Littlefield. Each of these works is still on the market. An earlier publication, entitled Forty-four Fun Fables, is a collection of sermon-starters and expanded illustrations for speakers and is now out of print but available by special order.
Other publications include over 100 newspaper and magazine articles, poems, and essays in such periodicals as Reflections, Pulpit Digest, The Navy Chaplain, The Harbor Watch (New York City area), and The Bluejacket (Memphis, TN). I have variously served as editor and staff writer for several chapel and church newsletters. In addition, I have written and directed three locally produced plays. Several of my poems have been published over the years.
I hold a BA degree from Baylor University majoring in English and religion with a minor in history and a Masters of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Supplemental coursework includes Marriage Counseling, Rape Crisis Counseling Certification, and Psychology of Personality and Adjustment.
I served as a pastor for two years prior to joining the U.S. Navy. My work as a Navy chaplain spanned a 28 year career until retirement in 1995 in the grade of Captain. I have also taught junior high, high school, and adjunct college courses in religion, history, psychology, and business ethics. I preach regularly and frequently have the opportunity for other public speaking engagements. I currently teach an adult Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Franklin, NC. My retired years afford more time for professional writing and my avocation as artist.
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I chanced upon this latest book of Mr. Calaway's "Oracles from Olivet : The Eschatological Jesus" (published in June 2008) and was impressed enough with his expository skills that I followed up by obtaining his other books: Discernment from Daniel, Revelation for Regular Readers, Operation Revelation: A Teen's Script to Earth's Final Curtain, Forty-Four Fun Fables, and Revealing the Revelation. As may be evident from the titles, Mr. Calaway specializes in interpretation of apocalyptic writings of the Bible, but he is quick to say "not that radical stuff." Lest you think this is dull, tedious reading, let me attest that his writings are anything but that; they are thorough, informative, engaging and present a scholarly yet entertaining commentary on the elusive end times. Following all the hype about the Left Behind series, these books assist readers in understanding exactly what the Bible tells about this future event, a time that almost everyone at some point has interest in and questions about, especially in the Bible Belt (now that was a term I'd never heard until I was living out west).A Navy chaplain for 28 years, Mr. Calaway writes in language that all can understand, providing outlines, time lines, definitions, competing views and their pros and cons, and manages to intersperse personal comments that affirm for the reader that this is a writer who is speaking not to theological experts (though they could assuredly benefit from his study), but to someone he might be sitting down with for a cup of coffee. He presents alternative views and their supportive or problematic aspects, and offers his views and why he comes to that conclusion, never arbitrarily imposing his ideas but inviting readers to study and come to their own understanding. His sense of humor, compassion, and sensitivity show through in the little personal pearls you find interspersed throughout the books, and the fun fables are simply delightful...Aesop with a punch! He gives readers the facts contained in the Bible and ties them together between the Old and New Testaments in a way that makes the whole idea understandable and reassuring. The end times can be a heavy topic, but Mr. Calaway's readers will come away with hearts that are comforted and minds that are enlightened. As he noted in Revealing the Revelation, people show an increased interest in eschatological writings when times are difficult. Try it, I believe you'll like it. I'm watching for his next book!
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