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. The source of the following information comes directly from watchtower literature and the bible so. 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. We feel that the public should have full disclosure as to what jehovahs witnesses are taught and are in turn teaching the public. The roman catholic church has the pope whom they claim is an apostolic.
The roman catholic church and the jehovahs witnesses. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. This is an authorized web site of jehovah s witnesses. My overwhelming misgiving with this book is in regard to the persecution of jehovahs witness in malawi.
Time with holy spirit 3 hour peaceful music alone with god prayer music spontaneous worship duration. The organization of jehovah s witnesses is entirely religious and does not advocate any political arrangement, which would include zionism. The first section, jw life stories, tells the stories of jehovah s witnesses around the world who have lived through hardships or personal growth. Do jehovahs witnesses have their own version of the bible. In fact they go so far as to say that unless one calls on the true name of god, jehovah, one cannot be saved. 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.
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. Despite the fact that david kossoff is by his own admission jewish actor. Jw files research on jehovahs witnesses watchtower bible. Letter from jehovahs witness mother to unbelieving son. On jehovahs witnesses as told by an exjehovahs witness. If you are a witness of jehovah and you need some good news, then this is the page for you. Centre for jewish studies, university of manchester. The watch tower bible and tract society produces a significant amount of printed and electronic literature, primarily for use by jehovah s witnesses. But without his mothers faithful witness, he may have remained a.
Jehovahs witnesses are prohibited from receiving blood transfusions even in matters of life and death and report a worldwide following of 8. Its fair to say that the nwt is quite, lets say, distinctive in places, and has received a fair amount of criticism. Over 700,000 jehovah s witnesses now devote more than million manhours annually to spreading their counterfeit gospel in the united states alone. 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. Some notable stories include witnesses who survived the holocaust and persecution from the nazis. 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 jehovahs witnesses is entirely religious and does not advocate any political arrangement, which would include zionism. He also retold dozens of old testament and apocrypha stories in bible stories 1968. A look at their doctrine will readily show how confusing and misleading their doctrine is, and how it contradicts scripture. Witnesses dont accept lifesaving blood transfusions because of an archaic prohibition in the book of leviticus from eating blood.
In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since this book was first published in 1985. The story of the struggle between loyalty to god and loyalty to ones religion. In addition to their wellknown magazines the watchtower and awake. Its wellwritten, and the first half of the book i bought this book from a book. Jehovahs witnesses say they are the only true christians, but they are neither protestant nor catholic. Watchtower 1935 year book of jehovahs witnesses bible society ibsa rutherford. The witnesses do not in any way claim that the translation. He even addresses points from his book that could produce standstills in a conversation with a jehovah s witness and. Jehovahs witnesses regarding the nature of god and the trinity. He does a great job of imagining the different accounts that many different witnesses of the birth, life and death of. In its obituary of david kossoff, the scotsman wrote how he was a man of deep convictions and proud of his jewish origins.
What could be better news than learning that it is possible to have all of your sins forgiven now. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. Chris stayt david kossoff the wonderful story teller david kossoff tells us an enchanting story a conversation. 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. The book browbeating the witness books of witnesses david kossoff on. The book, three worlds and the harvest of this world, was published in early 1877.
Reed is the author of jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. Jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. An interpretation of the book of revelation, samuel l. 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. Jehovahs witnesses the new world society by marley cole. 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. Horn acknowledges the reasons why jehovah s witnesses wouldnt look at this booklet, so the booklet is really focused on helping the christian readers. The next step in the propaganda process is to invite you to the kingdom hall. What makes jehovahs witnesses different from other. Aug 30, 2014 jehovahs witnesses state that gods true name is jehovah. Thus, our name jehovahs witnesses designates us as a group of christians who proclaim the truth about jehovah, the creator of all things. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovahs witnesses. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8.
The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision, rather than using the section and question numbers. 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. 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. Zukeran provides us with a concise summary of the key doctrinal issues in the beliefs taught by jehovahs witnesses. According to the detailed accounts in the books of kings and chronicles, the laver. The roman catholic church and the jehovah s witnesses have one church leader. They say the term god, is merely a title, and that the real name for god is jehovah. Book by catholic layman john coffey discussing how the religion of jehovah s witnesses watchtower bible and tract society varies from historic christianity. Book of witnesses, the by david kossoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovah s witnesses. Most of the things jehovah s witnesses are acquainted with are memorized and they are very, very poor at thinking on their own.
Reed is the author of jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. Known for their extensive research and bible knowledge. Kossoff started working in light entertainment on british television in the years following world war ii. 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. Good news for jehovahs witnesses evidence ministries. 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. 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. Bible stories by david kossoff moses part 2 youtube. This book is very well written and accurately describes the beliefs and practices of the watchtower society. 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 fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes them from orthodox christianity is the trinity. Life stories of jehovahs witnesses watchtower online library.
Jehovah is the personal name of god, as found in the bible. The book of witnesses is a sequel to the renoened bible stories by the same author. The gospel according to jehovahs witnesses internet archive. 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. As ex jehovahs witnesses we want to share the lies they spin to keep a hold over you. Jan 01, 1971 kossoff was born in london, the youngest of three children, to poor russian jewish immigrant parents. Escaping a childhood of abuse among jehovah s witnesses, adopted as a baby and raised by a devout jehovah s witness family.
It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovah s witnesses. They also go by the designation jehovah s witnesses. Man who almost died after refusing blood transfusion hits out. Jw files research on jehovahs witnesses watchtower. 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. Immediately answers the jehovah s witnesses misinterpretation of scriptureshows how to use the same scripture in leading jehovah s witnesses to christincludes a.
They say the doctrine of the trinity is a pagan teaching, but they misrepresent it, saying that the father, the son, and the holy. Jehovahs witnesses are best known for devoting a substantial amount of time to bible study and doortodoor evangelizing. An analysis of a presentday phenomenon, by matthew alfs. 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. Note that the section in the library where the book is located is in bold type. You can choose when, where, and how often you attend the bible study. They write in the preface to this 1988 book, this book. The bible, the christian, and jehovahs witnesses, gordon r.
See more ideas about jw gifts, jehovah and jehovahs witnesses. 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. Jehovahs witnesses are found worldwide and are from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. According to the guinness book, by may 1987 it had reached 106,486,735 copies, in 116 languages. Cole, an active member of jehovah s witnesses, wrote this overview of the religion with the approval of the watchtower society. A short history, the witnesses and the bible, the witnesses. Countering these nonchristian views will enable you to get to the heart of the matter in sharing christ with members of this cult. Jehovahs witnesses, do you remember the truth book.
To witness for the organization is considered a necessary. Jehovah s witnesses doctrines pastor russells sermons. 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. For instance, if you have a few specific questions, you could choose to study the bible with a member of the jehovah s witnesses. My darling son david the following letter is from a jehovah s witness mother to her son. This video will prove to interested persons and jehovah s witnesses that the oldest bible manuscripts do not support the teachings of the watchtower about jesus.
New world translation of the holy scriptures by anonymous, the children act by ian mcewan, ellens song by ben kalla. 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. Reviews the book the jehovah s witnesses, by herbert hewitt stroup. The political neutrality of jehovah s witnesses has been well documented, and in some lands the witnesses have suffered severe. 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. In their translation, the gospel of john begins in this way. Jehovah s witnesses are directed by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders.
Cole, an active member of jehovahs witnesses, wrote this overview of the religion with the approval of the watchtower society. Here are the chief beliefs of the jehovahs witnesses. Watchtower 1946 original jehovahs witness ibsa vintage bible. The group took on the name international bible students association and. 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. They believe in annihilation, and that the kingdom of god will come to this earth and be set up for a thousand years. The 1990 edition of the guinness book of records included this book under its heading highest printings. Both the roman catholic church and the jehovah s witnesses believe that they are the one true church. 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. Their best known publications are the magazines, the watchtower and awake. Life stories of jehovahs witnesses watchtower online. Their biblical interpretations and missionary work certainly have critics.
Gods word, the bible, provides for us the simple instruction of what one must do to be saved. I used the information found within this book as a source for my lectures for a sunday school series to an adult class. 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. The modernday organization of jehovahs witnesses began at the end of the 19th century. Horn acknowledges the reasons why jehovahs witnesses wouldnt look at this booklet, so the booklet is really focused on helping the christian readers. Ex jehovahs witnesses the truth revealed home facebook. Jehovahs witnesses or a belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity. Witnessing to the witnesses must be done in christian love and with compassion. A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Speak to a jehovah s witness to plan and organize your study session.
Thinking people dont make good jehovah s witnesses. It is a must for anyone that desires to study cults and their teachings. A catholic perspective on the book of rev bible study. 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. Jehovah s witnesses also deny the existence of heaven and hell. A comprehensive critical analysis of doctrines and teachings 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. Jehovahs witnesses along with a few other dissidents rejected this policy. A choice collection of his most important discourses on all phases of christian doctrine and practice 1917. Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical. According to david roskies, the term holocaust is not a particularly jewish term.
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