Old Publications

by Ariell 11 Replies latest jw friends

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  ninecharger

  Since the WBTS claims to be a future Government, why don't they release documents after fifty years like everyone else?

  After all if what the apostates say is not true, why not let everyone see it for themselves on a website of unedited texts?

  I remember when I wanted a WT from 1920 - the only section missing in our extensive KH library. The PO said they were told to send that volume back to Bethel years ago. I asked could I write for a photocopy of the article I wanted (the 1919 resurrection ) he said that the policy was that all current literature was enough for anyone to gain spiritual maturity.

  Can any one post the page in the WT of '16 '17, where they suggested buying war bonds, or the page where readers were encouraged to pray for victory?

  According to the will of Russell, to be a member of the "GB" one had to agree with truth as presented in the Watch Tower. When most of the committee disagreed with these two suggestions they were ousted over a technicality, that had very little legal basis. They only declined to fight in court because of the scripture that says one should not go to law with a brother. (But that is a digression ) CAN ANY ONE POST THE QUOTES?
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  jws

  I would suspect that if reading is all you're after, most of the publications are available either used or in some CD form.

  I think http://www.freeminds.org sells a CD with a lot of the old publications and they sell the old publications themselves. http://www.abebooks.com/ has a book search where you can find some of them, though they may be pricey. There's always ebay. And of course, the watchtower CD libraries. http://www.nsbible.org/ is a group run by Bible Students that has Russell's Studies in the Scriptures online (yes, I know not all of them were Russell's).

  It all depends on what you're looking for. Originals so that you can actually hold one in your hands and show somebody what was once taught? Or is simply knowing what they once taught enough? Enough to quote their publications and be reasonably certain it's accurate? Let them find the original?