Do jehovahs witnesses have their own version of the bible. They write in the preface to this 1988 book, this book. Its wellwritten, and the first half of the book i bought this book from a book. Their best known publications are the magazines, the watchtower and awake. This book is very well written and accurately describes the beliefs and practices of the watchtower society. This was the book for book studies called bible studies with potential recruits. Life stories of jehovahs witnesses watchtower online library.
A choice collection of his most important discourses on all phases of christian doctrine and practice 1917. Countering these nonchristian views will enable you to get to the heart of the matter in sharing christ with members of this cult. We feel that the public should have full disclosure as to what jehovahs witnesses are taught and are in turn teaching the public. Jehovahs witnesses along with a few other dissidents rejected this policy. The group now known as the jehovah s witnesses was founded in 1879 by charles taze russell, a pennsylvania businessman. Escaping a childhood of abuse among jehovah s witnesses, adopted as a baby and raised by a devout jehovah s witness family. You can choose when, where, and how often you attend the bible study. Book by catholic layman john coffey discussing how the religion of jehovah s witnesses watchtower bible and tract society varies from historic christianity.
But without his mothers faithful witness, he may have remained a. Jehovah s witnesses are directed by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders. Watchtower 1946 original jehovahs witness ibsa vintage bible. Speak to a jehovah s witness to plan and organize your study session. John ankerberg, john weldon, and dillon burroughs team up to revise and update the facts on jehovah s witnesses, part of the popular facts on series more than 1. Russells adventist background and study of the bible led him to conclude, among other things, that the second coming of christ would occur in 1914, that hellfire did not exist, and god was not a trinity. The book of witnesses is a sequel to the renoened bible stories by the same author. Jehovahs witnesses regarding the nature of god and the trinity.
The next step in the propaganda process is to invite you to the kingdom hall. The answer to this question will shock you, especially if youre a jehovah s witness. A look at their doctrine will readily show how confusing and misleading their doctrine is, and how it contradicts scripture. Witnessing to the witnesses must be done in christian love and with compassion. The modernday organization of jehovahs witnesses began at the end of the 19th century. The roman catholic church and the jehovah s witnesses have one church leader. Known for their extensive research and bible knowledge.
Reviews the book the jehovah s witnesses, by herbert hewitt stroup. As delusional as it is, the letter is not unlike many that i have read, and shows the tragic result the religion has on families. The witnesses of the title are several dozen fictional characters whose lives were at some point affected by the historical jesus at different stages of his life. What makes jehovahs witnesses different from other. The group took on the name international bible students association and. Their biblical interpretations and missionary work certainly have critics. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovahs witnesses. An analysis of a presentday phenomenon, by matthew alfs. New world translation of the holy scriptures by anonymous, the children act by ian mcewan, ellens song by ben kalla. If you are a witness of jehovah and you need some good news, then this is the page for you.
Jehovahs witnesses are found worldwide and are from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The 1990 edition of the guinness book of records included this book under its heading highest printings. Bible stories by david kossoff moses part 2 youtube. Both the roman catholic church and the jehovah s witnesses believe that they are the one true church. The political neutrality of jehovah s witnesses has been well documented, and in some lands the witnesses have suffered severe. A comprehensive critical analysis of doctrines and teachings of jehovah s witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses follow the model of firstcentury christians, subscribing to bible principles in the old and new testaments that guide every aspect of their lives.
Add this valuable jw accessories to your jw library. Jehovahs witnesses or a belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity. Church history biblical history biographical portraits prayer witnessingsoul winning marriage and family creation catholicism islam mormonism jehovah s witness masonryeastern star bible prophecy occult dr. Witnesses dont accept lifesaving blood transfusions because of an archaic prohibition in the book of leviticus from eating blood. For instance, if you have a few specific questions, you could choose to study the bible with a member of the jehovah s witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses use the standard 66 book protestant bible, but usually use their own translation thereof they do reference other translations from time to time, but generally use the new world translation. Immediately answers the jehovah s witnesses misinterpretation of scriptureshows how to use the same scripture in leading jehovah s witnesses to christincludes a. Jw files research on jehovahs witnesses watchtower bible. They say the doctrine of the trinity is a pagan teaching, but they misrepresent it, saying that the father, the son, and the holy. Im perfect, youre doomed is the true story of a girl who is raised from birth as a jehovah s witness and slowly falls away from her beliefs on her path to adulthood. Most of the things jehovah s witnesses are acquainted with are memorized and they are very, very poor at thinking on their own. He even addresses points from his book that could produce standstills in a conversation with a jehovah s witness and.
This is an authorized web site of jehovah s witnesses. The watchtower was first published by charles taze russell, founder of the bible student movement, in 1879, followed by the inception of the watch tower society in 1881. An interpretation of the book of revelation, samuel l. He does a great job of imagining the different accounts that many different witnesses of the birth, life and death of. During the 1960s malawian president for life hastings banda made his country a oneparty state requiring all citizens to become members of the malawi congress party. The witnesses do not in any way claim that the translation. Jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. The first section, jw life stories, tells the stories of jehovah s witnesses around the world who have lived through hardships or personal growth.
Jehovahs witnesses, do you remember the truth book. Jw files research on jehovahs witnesses watchtower. Centre for jewish studies, university of manchester. This book was published to help the christian who is responsible for the lives of. Jan 01, 1971 kossoff was born in london, the youngest of three children, to poor russian jewish immigrant parents. Jehovah s witnesses doctrines pastor russells sermons. As ex jehovahs witnesses we want to share the lies they spin to keep a hold over you. Ex jehovahs witnesses the truth revealed home facebook. Kossoff started working in light entertainment on british television in the years following world war ii. Thinking people dont make good jehovah s witnesses. They also go by the designation jehovah s witnesses. It is a must for anyone that desires to study cults and their teachings. A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Zukeran provides us with a concise summary of the key doctrinal issues in the beliefs taught by jehovahs witnesses.
The bible, the christian, and jehovahs witnesses, gordon r. According to the guinness book, by may 1987 it had reached 106,486,735 copies, in 116 languages. Jehovah s witness and watchtower doctrine analysis. Life stories of jehovahs witnesses watchtower online. Its fair to say that the nwt is quite, lets say, distinctive in places, and has received a fair amount of criticism. Thus, our name jehovahs witnesses designates us as a group of christians who proclaim the truth about jehovah, the creator of all things. Note that the section in the library where the book is located is in bold type. Here are the chief beliefs of the jehovahs witnesses. The gospel according to jehovahs witnesses internet archive. Reed is the author of jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. The organization of jehovahs witnesses is entirely religious and does not advocate any political arrangement, which would include zionism. It articulated ideas that remained the teachings of russells associates for the next 40 years, many of which are still embraced by jehovah s witnesses.
In their book the facts on jehovah s witnesses, john ankerberg, john weldon, and dillion burroughs set out to disprove claims made by the watchtower society, the leading body of all jehovah s witnesses. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dj501 a beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovah s witnesses jehovah s witnesses come to your door with one main objective. Horn acknowledges the reasons why jehovahs witnesses wouldnt look at this booklet, so the booklet is really focused on helping the christian readers. In its obituary of david kossoff, the scotsman wrote how he was a man of deep convictions and proud of his jewish origins. Despite the fact that david kossoff is by his own admission jewish actor. In their translation, the gospel of john begins in this way. What book far older than the britannica deals with ancient governments, and what advantage does it have over other books 5 the same ancient governments mentioned by the encyclop. I used the information found within this book as a source for my lectures for a sunday school series to an adult class. Chris stayt david kossoff the wonderful story teller david kossoff tells us an enchanting story a conversation.
Book of witnesses, the by david kossoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Turnbull archive pamphlets bannside library limited. Bible student missionaries were sent to england in 1881 and the first overseas branch was opened in london in 1900. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovah s witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses the new world society by marley cole. The new word translation of the holy scriptures is the selfpublished version of the bible that is translated, published and used by members of the watchtower organization. The watchtower bible and tract society of new york has published a variety of tracts, brochures, books, and bible study aids in addition to those. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. A catholic perspective on the book of rev bible study. Reed is the author of jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. Good news for jehovahs witnesses evidence ministries. Cole, an active member of jehovah s witnesses, wrote this overview of the religion with the approval of the watchtower society. At that time, a small group of bible students who lived near pittsburgh, pennsylvania, in the united states, began a systematic analysis of the bible.
They say the term god, is merely a title, and that the real name for god is jehovah. Permission granted by the author dated august 18, 2009 to distribute on the internet provided textual integrity maintained. I was a jw for many many years and can say truthfully, since leaving, that the claims they have as to being the only true religion are no more valid than any other. The jehovahs witnesses have changed the text and came up with a book to suit their own peculiar doctrines, but even failed to have done a thorough job of changing everything to suit their doctrine. The source of the following information comes directly from watchtower literature and the bible so.
Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dj501 a beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. The book browbeating the witness books of witnesses david kossoff on. Cole, an active member of jehovahs witnesses, wrote this overview of the religion with the approval of the watchtower society. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. The fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes them from orthodox christianity is the trinity. He even addresses points from his book that could produce standstills in a conversation with a jehovahs witness and provides alternative conversational directions. Jehovah s witnesses also deny the existence of heaven and hell. Aug 30, 2014 jehovahs witnesses state that gods true name is jehovah.
Horn acknowledges the reasons why jehovah s witnesses wouldnt look at this booklet, so the booklet is really focused on helping the christian readers. My overwhelming misgiving with this book is in regard to the persecution of jehovahs witness in malawi. Some notable stories include witnesses who survived the holocaust and persecution from the nazis. To witness for the organization is considered a necessary.
Understanding these problems held by their followers in areas such as the resurrection of christ, the holy spirit, and false prophecies, prepares us to be more effective witnesses for christ to members of their faith. Man who almost died after refusing blood transfusion hits out. Remember, they have been deceived and believe a false gospel, yet many have a genuine love for god and are utterly sincere in their beliefs. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovah s witnesses. The book, three worlds and the harvest of this world, was published in early 1877.
Letter from jehovahs witness mother to unbelieving son. Over 700,000 jehovah s witnesses now devote more than million manhours annually to spreading their counterfeit gospel in the united states alone. Jehovahs witnesses say they are the only true christians, but they are neither protestant nor catholic. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision, rather than using the section and question numbers. Watchtower 1935 year book of jehovahs witnesses bible society ibsa rutherford. A short history, the witnesses and the bible, the witnesses. My darling son david the following letter is from a jehovah s witness mother to her son. They believe in annihilation, and that the kingdom of god will come to this earth and be set up for a thousand years. See more ideas about jw gifts, jehovah and jehovahs witnesses. In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since this book was first published in 1985.
He also retold dozens of old testament and apocrypha stories in bible stories 1968. In addition to their wellknown magazines the watchtower and awake. In fact they go so far as to say that unless one calls on the true name of god, jehovah, one cannot be saved. Oct 02, 2018 but you will receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in jerusalem and in all judea and samaria, and to the end of the earth.
The political neutrality of jehovahs witnesses has been well documented, and in some lands the witnesses have suffered severe persecution rather than compromise that neutrality. For this reason, thousands of witnesses have refused lifesaving medical treatment and gone to an early death. Jehovahs witnesses are best known for devoting a substantial amount of time to bible study and doortodoor evangelizing. Jehovah s witnesses originated as a branch of the bible student movement, which developed in the united states in the 1870s among followers of christian restorationist minister charles taze russell. He does a great job of imagining the different accounts that many different witnesses of the birth, life and death of christ might have experienced and so told us. The organization of jehovah s witnesses is entirely religious and does not advocate any political arrangement, which would include zionism. His best known book, also a television series, is the book of witnesses 1971, in which he turned the gospels into a series of monologues. On jehovahs witnesses as told by an exjehovahs witness. The roman catholic church and the jehovahs witnesses.