Yisrayl Hawkins

Yisrayl Hawkin (born Buffalo Bill Hawkins) is the founder of the "second" House of Yahweh (Abilene), globally known for predicting that nuclear war would start on September 12 2006.The House of Yahweh (HoY), a non-profit religious organization, believes it follows the one true faith as revealed by the Creator from the beginning and was re-established again in what they believe are the prophesied end times. Hawkins claims to be descended from Jewish immigrants who fled persecution in Europe.

Biography

In 1974 his brother, J. G. (Yaaqob) Hawkins, returned from a seven-year visit to Israel claiming he had found proof of Yahweh's name. Shortly after he formed the "first" House of Yahweh (Odessa). He preached distinct doctrines that his brother agreed with, such as the necessity of referring to the Creator as Yahweh and the Messiah as Yahshua, as well as following the Torah and the Jewish festivals.

In 1980 Bill, who later legally changed his first name to Yisrayl, began The House of Yahweh Abilene at his home. Hawkins says he and his brother were prophesied in both the Old and New Testaments as the Two Witnesses, sent by Yahweh to prepare the world for the Second Coming of Yahshua the Messiah.

Writings & beliefs

Hawkins has written numerous books concerning Yahweh's Laws and Prophecies. Some are"The Mark of the Beast" Vol. 1 & 2, "The Lost Faith of the Apostles and Prophets"," Deception", "Devil Worship: The Shocking Facts!", "Unveiling Satan!", "The End", "In Search of a Savior", "There Is Someone Out There", "The Two Witnesses", and "The Peaceful Solution". Hawkins was the primary editor of "The Book of Yahweh: The Holy Scriptures", now in its 10th edition, which is the House of Yahweh's translation of the Bible.

Among other things, Hawkins has promoted the building of the third Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, but in a location that would not damage or intrude upon the Dome of the Rock, Islam's third holiest site. Plans of the temple detailing its construction were drafted from measurements claimed to have been revealed from the Bible. Hawkins teaches that this eventual development will herald the imminent return of Yahshua.

Predictions of nuclear war

Starting September 12, 2006

Hawkins announced in the House of Yahweh's February 2006 newsletter that nuclear war would start September 12 2006. [ [http://yahweh.com/Newsletters/nl02-06-2.htm February 2006 Newsletter] ] He claimed it is a part of the HoY's commission to warn the nations and the people of the world. He was interviewed on the Channel 4 web show thisisaknife about his apocalyptic predictions. Among other things, he claimed that Abilene, Texas would be saved from the impending destruction and invited the show's presenter to join him there so he would be safe.

Despite nuclear war not starting on September 12, his website nonetheless stated that the prophecy had been fulfilled. On September 22 2006 Hawkins updated the [http://www.yisraylhawkins.com website] to change his prediction. He said September 12 was only the starting point for nine months of nuclear war which would kill a third of all humanity, followed by a further four months of war that will darken the skies. He did not explain why there has been no sign of nuclear war since his predicted start date.

Starting June 12, 2007

Later, Hawkins amended his prediction to state that a nuclear war was only "conceived" on September 12 2006, and that it would follow the natural birth cycle of a woman, finally being "born" nine months later on June 12 2007. On May 7 2007 a new counter was put up on his website, counting down to the June 12 date when supposedly, the "Nuclear Baby" (conceived September 12) would be born.

Whether the entire nuclear event was to take place on that date, or in the months leading up to was never made clear. He also stated that by four months after June 12, October 13 2007, four-fifths or 80% of the human race would be dead from nuclear war.

Starting June 12, 2008

Most recently, he has stated the nuclear war would begin on Thursday June 12 2008. Since the passing of this date without incident, Hawkins has yet to predict another date for a nuclear war. [ [http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5008225&page=1 ABC News: Texas 'Prophet': Doomsday Begins June 12 ] ]

Legal Issues

In May 2008 Hawkins was charged with bigamy and breaking child-labor laws. It was alleged that he has 30 wives. [ [http://reporternews.com/news/2008/may/20/yisrayl-hawkins-scheduled-to-speak-with-nancy/ ReporterNews] ]

ee also

* House of Yahweh
* Sacred Name Movement

External links

* [http://www.yisraylhawkins.com Yisrayl Hawkin's Home Page]
* [http://www.yahweh.com House of Yahweh Homepage]
* [http://reporternews.com/search/?q=hawkins&sortby=date&sources=site&image.x=0&image.y=0 Several News Stories on Hawkins from Abilene]
* [http://yahweh.com/Newsletters/nl02-06-2.htm February 2006 Newsletter]
* [http://www.peacefulsolution.org/about_author.html The Peaceful Solution Character Education Program]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sjf4ELVeX8 Nuclear War Starts 9-12-2006]
* [http://www.wciv.com/news/stories/0906/360683.html Charleston News Station article]
* [http://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news.php?articleid=1143958292 Cult: Those who laugh at us will perish]
* [http://www.culthelp.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=251&Itemid=8 Cult Awareness and Information Centre]

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