by NotFormer 5 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
How does it compare to the old one?
Has anything changed much?
How do I get a copy? A hard copy, that is. The local JWs sometimes have a trolley/cart set up in my local town centre; might I be able to obtain a copy from them?
I could always call the local congregation, but I don't want to be on their radar.
Would they charge me for a copy, or would they expect (or "encourage me to give") a donation?
Old is more emotional and poetic and ironic, words have more flavor and cross references are very allusory to the interpretation of prophecy .
New is more focused on the translated meaning of the prima facie text. To your seed I will give the land is now translated to your offspring I will give the land, for example. Jehovah himself would take me up is now translated take me in which sounds less affectionate to me. And other changes as scholar pointed out in another thread. You also won’t find much cross references suggesting interpretation of prophecy for example the old cross references “ A ruin, ruin, a ruin” in Ezekiel with “never be brought to ruin” in Daniel are not linked in the new. They are unlinked. The new is a more refined translation. There are a lot of other differences.
This is the 2013 revision ? there is not a new one again is there ? thanks.
Hi, Notty and welcome.
How does it compare to the old one?
I have no idea what they've altered to fit their propaganda and agenda. But, if it's anything like the old NWT(tm), it's a load of Watchtower Corporation(tm) agenda driven rubbish.
I wouldn't even use it to light a fire, it's that inferior.
you can find some Youtube discussions on the changes.
I'll have a look on yt
