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21. The Watchtower's Coming Crisis by Daniel Rodriguez | |
Paperback: 62
Pages
(2009-05-20)
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What is the "Coming Crisis" based on?
Eye opening revelation about Jehovah's Witnesses |
22. Answers to My Jehovah's Witness Friends by Thomas Heinze | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(1999-01-01)
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GREAT ITEM & GREAT SERVICE |
23. Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses by M. James Penton | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(1985-01)
list price: US$24.95 Isbn: 0802025404 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description Since 1876, Jehovah's Witnesses have believed that they are living in the last days of the present world. Charles T. Russell, their founder, advised his followers that members of Christ's church would be raptured in 1878, and by 1914 Christ would destroy the nations and establish his kingdom on earth. The first prophecy was not fulfilled, but the outbreak of the First World War lent some credibility to the second. Ever since that time, Jehovah's Witnesses have been predicting that the world would end 'shortly.' Their numbers have grown to many millions in over two hundred countries. They distribute a billion pieces of literature annually, and continue to anticipate the end of the world. Apocalypticism is the key issue in this detailed history, but there are others. As a long-time member of the sect, now expelled, Penton offers a comprehensive overview of a remarkable religious movement. His book is divided into three parts, each presenting the Witnesses' story in a different context: historical, doctrinal, and sociological. Some of the issues he discusses are known to the general public, such as the sect's opposition to military service and blood transfusions. Others involve internal controversies, including political control of the organization and the handling of dissent within the ranks. Penton has combined the special insight of an insider with the critical analysis of an observer now at a distance from his subject. From them he has created a penetrating study of a spreading world phenomenon. In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since Apocalypse Delayed was first published in 1985. Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical treatment, higher education, apostates, and the apocalypse. This edition features a revised and expanded bibliography. Customer Reviews (24)
one of the very best books on Jehovah's Witnesses
The Apostle Peter would have something to say to the author of this book
Apostate Jehovah's Witness writes biased and outdated book
Apocalypse Delayed By Penton
Very Enlightening!!!!!!!!! |
24. The Spanking Room: A Child's Eye View of the Jehovah Witnesses by William Coburn | |
Paperback: 208
Pages
(2008-07-25)
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Editorial Review Product Description I had stopped vomiting, but still shook and sobbed. Mom returned to the room to sit on the edge of my bed. Again she asked, "Billy what's wrong?""That was my bus route," I whispered when I could get words out. "What if someone I knew came to the door?""So?" "They'd find out I was a Jehovah's Witness."Mom's hand met the side of my head in a flash of brilliant white light and an explosion of pain. I collapsed onto the mattress while she flailed at me, her rage-clenched fists thudding into my eight-year-old body. "How dare you?" she shrieked. "You awful, rotten child! How dare you be ashamed of Jehovah? I hate you! I hate you!" The Spanking Room is the true story of a young boy's upbringing, and how the unorthodox doctrines of the Watchtower Society encourage violence against its most helpless members--the children. Whether you are looking for specific answers or an overall understanding of Jehovah's Witness beliefs and practices, The Spanking Room delivers in a straightforward, compelling manner. Journey with little Billy Coburn as he grows up in the Watchtower Society, learn what Jehovah's Witnesses believe about God, and experience the inner workings of the Kingdom Hall through a child's-eye view. If you or someone you love is a Jehovah's Witness, this book is for you. Customer Reviews (19)
Love Mom, Question Her Faith, Be Embarrassed by Mom, and Fear Her Religious Discipline
A Dyspeptic Screed
Oh, memoirs, memoirs, why do you haunt me?
An Overzealous Mom Empowered to "Spank" by Her Knew Faith
Memoir of one horrific Jehovah's Witness childhood |
25. The Catholic Answer to the Jehovah's Witnesses: A Challenge Accepted by Louise D'Angelo | |
Paperback: 177
Pages
(1994-06)
list price: US$13.50 Isbn: 187888610X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (8)
A Good Example of Comparative Religion
Alot of judgemental language used.
Former member of Jehovah's Witnesses re-enters the Catholic Chruch
Great tool in discussion with the JW's
Notice the not-too-bright other reviews? |
26. Understanding Jehovah's Witnesses: Why They Read the Bible the Way They Do by Robert M., Jr. Bowman | |
Paperback: 165
Pages
(1991-06)
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Alarm Bells Ringing
Interestingly Ignorant
Getting to understand the JW mentality
Understand "why?" not just "what." Bowman explains some basic logical and interpretive principles and then digs into the differences between JW and Christian ways of looking at the same Bible passage. The JW's method of Bible interpretation is shown to be dictated by the Watchtower and Bible Tract Society. Bowman examines the New World Translation of the JW's, their belief system, and their use of "Jehovah" as their name for God. He offers a sample, technical case study of interpreting Luke 23:43. The book closes with appendices on the New World Translation and a word study on "stake" vs "cross." Bowman also includes an excellent annotated bibliography. Bowman's purpose is not to attack, but to help Jehovah's Witnesses find truth. Read his book and absorb his insights. ... Read more |
27. I Was Raised a Jehovah's Witness by Joe Hewitt | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(1997-03-06)
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Buy this book through Sunrise Books and save
Thank goodness for the "TRUTH" about the truth
Are you truly Christians?
MY WOUNDS ARE STILL HEALING.....
My life *is* a million times better |
28. Thirty Years a Watchtower Slave: The Confessions of a Converted Jehovah's Witness by W. J. Schnell | |
Unknown Binding: 207
Pages
(1958)
Asin: B003K2F26M Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Surprised more people did not give it one star!
a red flag for the brain.
A JW's view
MADE A LOT OF SENSE!
Christian Biography |
29. Historical Dictionary of Jehovah's Witnesses (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies and Movements) by George D. Chryssides | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2008-07-17)
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It is a good beginning!
Historical Dictionary of Jehovah's Witnesses - A review |
30. Jehovah's Witnesses Defended: An Answer to Scholars and Critics, 3rd Edition by Greg Stafford | |
Hardcover: 680
Pages
(2009)
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A ready defense againstTrinitarianism |
31. Jehovah's Witnesses: Portrait of a Contemporary Religious Movement by Andrew Holden | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(2002-02-22)
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Too many errors
Worth Reading
Thorough, except for some essential details
good introduction to the movement
solid sociological study if a bit inaccurate The other reviewer obviously didn't read the book carefully, because Holden does interview former members of the faith.He tries to be objective, claiming to use caution when listening to the stories told by the different people he talks to, but he chooses to believe (and makes the statement) that JW's quote scriptures out of context and misapply them.Apparently, the author doesn't realize that Jesus himself quoted scripture out of context, as seen by the Sermon on the Mount. Curiously, he claims that JW's don't participate in juries and believe that the universe was created in seven days.I know that JW's can participate in juries if they so choose and also that they do not believe the seven creation days were seven literal days, but rather seven creative periods of time.One can't help but wonder how closely he was listening to the subjects of his ethnography.If he got these little details wrong, what else did he get wrong? Holden attempts to make some original statements or insights about JW's but instead ends up quoting from other sociologists/ethnographers.I just finished reading the book last night and can't think of a single original thought he came up with. The author recognizes that many JW's try to seperate themselves from the secular world by strictly limiting the kind and amount of worldly entertainment they watch.He comments that parents won't allow their children to read fairy tales or stories involving magic, but fails to explain what scriptures they base this on.It would have been more interesting if he had studied and questioned those JW's who do allow themselves to watch movies and TV shows that have magic as the subject matter.For instance, do they experience any cognitive dissonance (or, in JW terms, "does their conscience bother them?") when watching movies like, Shrek, or TV shows like the X-Files? What about those witnesses who continue to watch PG-13 movies, all of which contain at least one profanity, something JW's are supposed to avoid? I can't help but feel the other reviewer deliberately made false statements about the book in the hopes that Jehovah's Witnesses in good standing would read the book (and thereby the statements made by former members of the religion.) Although Jehovah's Witnesses did have expectations and beliefs that didn't come true (for example, about certain years like 1914 and 1975) so did Jesus Christ's apostles (Luke 19:11, "they imagined the Kingdom was going to display itself instantly" and John 21:23, "In consequence, this saying went out among the brothers, that that disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but: "If it is my will for him to remain until I come, of what concern is that to you?".")Jehovah's Witnesses have never claimed to be infallible, unlike the Pope. Just because someone is anointed by holy spirit, doesn't mean that they will always get it right.The prophet Samuel, for instance, thought that David's brother would be the next king of Israel, but Jehovah God told him he was not the one.(1 Samuel 16:6, 7: And it came about that, as they came in and he caught sight of E·li'ab, he at once said: "Surely his anointed one is before Jehovah." But Jehovah said to Samuel: "Do not look at his appearance and at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For not the way man sees [is the way God sees], because mere man sees what appears to the eyes; but as for Jehovah, he sees what the heart is.) If you choose to read this book, do so with a grain of salt and be aware that the author has his own beliefs and values.He is not free from ethnocentricity.I preferred an older sociological study, "The Trumpet of Prophecy: A Sociological Study of Jehovah's Witnesses" by James Beckford, which is the cumulative result of a group of people working together, unlike "Portrait", which is the work of one individual. ... Read more |
32. Jehovah's Witnesses' New Testament: A Critical Analysis by Robert H. Countess | |
Paperback: 136
Pages
(1982-06)
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A Critical Analysis of Jehovah's Witnesses' New Testament |
33. The Four Major Cults: Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Seventh-day Adventism by Anthony A. Hoekema | |
Hardcover: 447
Pages
(1995-08)
list price: US$19.95 Isbn: 0802831176 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
34. The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses by Gary Botting, Heather Botting | |
Paperback: 212
Pages
(1984-05-01)
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Customer Reviews (6)
Book with a narrow focus, from the viewpoint of a woman still struggling with her own identiy, resolving her own inner conflicts
EXCELLENT READ
THIS IS A VERY ENGROSSING AND ENLIGHTENING READ
This Book Could Be Invaluable If It Works For You
An Interesting Study |
35. Persecution and Resistance of Jehovah's Witnesses During the Nazi Regime: 1933-1945 | |
Hardcover: 408
Pages
(2003-02-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Alone of all the groups targeted by the Nazis, the Jehovah's Witnesses were victimized because of what they refused to do. They would not enlist in the army, undertake air raid drills, stop meeting or proselytizing. They would not utter the words ‘Heil Hitler.’ Their dissent was irksome, disciplined and systematic... Jews had no choice. Jehovah's Witnesses did. As such, they are martyrs in the traditional sense of the term - those prepared to suffer and even to die for the choice of their faith." —From the Preface by Michael Berenbaum, Ida E. King Distinguished Visiting Scholar of the Holocaust, Richard Stockton College Customer Reviews (6)
Jehovah's Witnesses or Bible students
Excellent!
Well documented.!!!
Excellentcollection of essays
Excellent Book!!! |
36. The Gap in the Jehovah's Witness Religion And How to Recover by Tracy Ringsdorf | |
Paperback: 62
Pages
(2005-11-04)
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Simplistic
one of the quoted
Informative, interesting book
Understanding the JW world
fascinating and enlightening reading |
37. 1996 Yearbook of the Jehovah's Witnesses by No Author Listed | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1996-01-01)
Asin: B002UQQKU6 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
38. Refuting Jehovah's Witnesses by Randall Watters | |
Unknown Binding: 175
Pages
(1987)
Asin: B00072DPEY Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
39. Jehovah's Witness Finds the Truth by Jean Eason | |
Paperback: 137
Pages
(1999-09)
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"Excellent, accurate, and forthright!" |
40. Dictionary of J.W.ese - the unique language of Jehovah's Witnesses by David A. Reed | |
Kindle Edition:
Pages
(2010-01-03)
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