Studies in the Scriptures [Volumes 1-6]
30 Years a Slave of the Watchtower
Crisis of Conscience
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Studies in the Scriptures [Volumes 1-6]
30 Years a Slave of the Watchtower
Crisis of Conscience
apocalypse delayed is a good read so far. in search of Christian freedom also excellent by Franz.
The True Believer, by Eric Hoffer is a great read. Copyright 1951, and it's easy to find in most used bookstores; it might still be in print. It's about the willingness to join a cause or group from Christianity to modern nationalism. One can't help seeing the JW mindset while reading this enjoyable sociological study by Hoffer.
I know a Witness who was working on a college degree and found the book in the LRC. He pulled it off the shelf and read it from cover to cover before leaving the library. Needless to say he's no longer under the Tower's control.
I would like to also add ...
Reading the older post on JWD......such rich history and wealth of knowledge through sharing of experiences!
Curious has Maximus ever but his life story down on paper or pdf?
Carl Sagan's "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark"
THis book is where i first heard the expression "more ppl have died in the name of God than in the name of satan"
thought provoking........
Non-apostate, biblical scholarship which is presented for the lay-person:
Can't recommend it enough for those who have been exposed to fundamentalist belief systems.
The Signs of the Last Days by COJ and Wofgang Herbst. (this will both make your blood boil and make you feel very relieved to be out of the misquoted "truth").
I am reading this book now and strongly encourage you to read it next. Awakened at Gilead's description is right on. It takes the fear out of what they have told us about Famine, Earthquakes, Pestilences and Wars.
This book should be on our 'short list' for newbies to read.
The End of Faith, by Sam Harris.
Thanks so much! We should have a "recommended list" for newbies!
I have some research to do tomorrow on amazon.... Thanks! Drinks for everyone ON ME!!!
NO OOMPA, that DOESN"T mean a wet T-shirt contest!
We can't put this one down: "A History of the End of the World, How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization," by Jonathan Kirsch.
Amazon has it for $14.95.
Bestselling author of "A History of God," Karen Armstrong, said about Kirsch's latest book: "An important book that is essential reading in our torn, conflicted world: it is articulate, learned, and balanced."