About the Author

In August 1978, Johan Malan was appointed professor of Anthropology at the University of the North (presently the University of Limpopo) near Polokwane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, and in January 2006 he retired. He and his wife, Wilma, now live in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

As the son of a missionary, the late Rev. J.S. Malan, Johan received thorough training in the Bible from a very young age at home. He is an evangelical Christian who observes the literal, grammatical-historical method of interpreting the Bible. Because of this approach he fully accepts the large body of prophecies related to the literal restoration of Israel in the land of their fathers. He also started investigating various other aspects of eschatology to gain more clarity on what the future holds for all of us.

Johan has adapted his academic career to his Christian worldview, and consequently did not accept or teach the theory of biological evolution. Through self-study he further qualified himself in theology and started a part-time Christian ministry. His Christian outreaches are interdenominational, mainly by way of the Internet, but also through the distribution of books and other publications in printed form. On his website (www.bibleguidance.co.za) are currently articles and books in eight languages: English, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Swahili, Finnish, Estonian, German, and Russian.

As a cultural anthropologist, Johan and his wife visited various kibbutzim and moshavim in Israel in 1993, where he conducted research on communal farming. At the same time, he had discussions with orthodox as well as Messianic Jews in Israel to acquaint himself with different religious orientations. Staff members of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem were also consulted, while further research was conducted at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In this way, secular and biblical knowledge was combined to afford a fascinating scenario of Israel’s important role in world affairs – both historically and prophetically.

The author does not shy away from contentious issues in eschatology but uses sound biblical exegesis to clearly present key issues in the divinely determined scenario for the end-time. Deceived people should know what the nature and consequences of deception are, while those who have enlightened eyes of the mind should be encouraged to persevere along the right way towards a guaranteed and wonderful future in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is not only the Messiah and King of Israel but also the Saviour and Judge of all people on earth.

The ultimate challenge which faces every individual on earth is to get into the right relationship with Christ as the Saviour of humanity (all are invited to do so), while the thing which is most to be feared is to be among the deceived adversaries of the King of kings. He will be their Judge.