by sacolton 62 Replies latest jw friends
Ed Dunlap never served on the Governing Body, but he was one of the Watchtower's best writers. He wrote the Commentary on the Letter Of James, one of the Watchtower's better publications. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this is the only Bible commentary published by the Watchtower.
I was sorry to hear of Ed's passing. It is good to hear that his wife is doing well.
Ed Dunlap was not one of the Governing Body (not a partaker) but did research, writing and did work with RayFranz.
He helped write Aid To Bible Understanding.
The thought of being able to do something for Ray must feel like a huge privilege. I'm so happy for you!
Ed was the Registrar of, and an instructor at Gilead, among other things.
Ed was in the Writing Department and according to CoC, was a very humble man who didn't want to think more of him self than was necessary. He endured a lot of hassle at Bethel. At one point he was in a lot of pain from his back. Nathan Knorr decided that it would be better for Ed to work in the bindery for a while, that this somehow would help his back pain. Ed went along, humbly, with this, but according to CoC it made him realise just how much power and control the Org had over his life.
It was Ed and Ray, while researching the Commentary on James book (yes, it's the only commentary the WTS have produced) that they discovered that the sick who were to have oil poured on them and prayed for were in fact the physically sick, not the spiritually sick that the WTS claims.
Ed was disfellowshipped, but upon hearing of the JC's decision, said, "Ok, but don't you dare say it was for apostasy".
its lovely to hear Ed's widow is being taken care of Sacolton and thanks for being able to do this. When I read COC I got the impression that Ray had a huge amount of respect and admiration for Ed and that made me admire the man too. I only wish distance didn't prohibit a more practical assistance.
Is there anything I can do from the UK? Would she appreciate a letter or card from a wellwisher or would that be too much for her? I wouldn't expect a reply but just to let her know how appreciative I am of her and her husband and the courage they both showed. Please PM me an address if you think this'll be ok.
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
If we can send cards, even if to another address and then someone forward them I would like to do that.
purps
Can I second purps request? An address to send a card would be great.
MM.
This is a wonderful thread. Wouldn't it be nice if thousands of cards could be send to her. I like purplesofas idea.
Hmmm.......and if each card had a little $ in it, it could sure help out.
HappyDad
