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  College Class about JWs .... book suggestions?

  by Shepherd Book in

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  i have the opportunity to take an independent study class through my university this summer.

  my advisor, a history professor, suggested i choose jehovah's witnesses as a topic.. we are now trying to formulate a syllabus.

  she suggests i write two papers: one on the history of jws, and another on their doctinal approach.. so now my question is...what books/articles/videos do i list on my syllabus as sources i intend to read and use for the papers?.

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  Shepherd Book

  Awesome suggestions, thanks.

  I should have mentioned that I've already read both of Franz's books and, yes, I will likely add them to the list. Not sure if I'll read them cover-to-cover again, but an in-depth perusal will definitely be in order.
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  College Class about JWs .... book suggestions?

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i have the opportunity to take an independent study class through my university this summer.

  my advisor, a history professor, suggested i choose jehovah's witnesses as a topic.. we are now trying to formulate a syllabus.

  she suggests i write two papers: one on the history of jws, and another on their doctinal approach.. so now my question is...what books/articles/videos do i list on my syllabus as sources i intend to read and use for the papers?.

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  Shepherd Book

  I have the opportunity to take an independent study class through my university this summer. My advisor, a History professor, suggested I choose Jehovah's Witnesses as a topic.

  We are now trying to formulate a syllabus. She suggests I write two papers: one on the history of JWs, and another on their doctinal approach.

  So now my question is...what books/articles/videos do I list on my syllabus as sources I intend to read and use for the papers?

  Of course, there's plenty written about the JWs by the Watchtower Society, but that's not exactly reliable (though I might quote from the Proclaimers book once or twice just to show their perspective or to use their exact words). And most of the non-Watchtower books about JWs are memoirs, which is great, but not exactly going to help me in this area. (My guess is that quoting from my own website or book is off limits, too.)

  Any suggestions, I'd appreciate it!
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  Could really use some help regarding legal letter to avoid DF

  by Comatose in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i used to have a webpage saved and i have lost it.

  a young man and his wife had faded.

  they had a birthday party for their child and were called before a judicial committee.

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  Shepherd Book

  Here is the exact letter your are looking for:

  http://www.watchtowerletters.com/our_letter_elders.html
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  Deliverance at Hand: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah's Witness

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm excited to announce that my book, deliverance at hand!, officially releases today.. if youd like to purchase a copy of the book, the easiest way to go about it is to click this link.

  another option is to buy it from minnesota atheists website.

  if you do, a portion of your payment will go toward that organization.. here's the facebook page.

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  Shepherd Book

  Thanks, gbrn and LoisLane.

  Gbrn - glad you enjoyed it so much. I can't take any credit for the cover art...but I'm happy to hear you found it fitting.

  I appreciate the support.
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  Deliverance at Hand: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah's Witness

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm excited to announce that my book, deliverance at hand!, officially releases today.. if youd like to purchase a copy of the book, the easiest way to go about it is to click this link.

  another option is to buy it from minnesota atheists website.

  if you do, a portion of your payment will go toward that organization.. here's the facebook page.

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  Shepherd Book

  Braincleaned:

  Yes, you said it: that is unusual. A little backwards, I'd say. I first noticed holes in the doctrine and the hypocrisy long before I questioned god's existence.
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  Deliverance at Hand: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah's Witness

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm excited to announce that my book, deliverance at hand!, officially releases today.. if youd like to purchase a copy of the book, the easiest way to go about it is to click this link.

  another option is to buy it from minnesota atheists website.

  if you do, a portion of your payment will go toward that organization.. here's the facebook page.

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  Shepherd Book

  I'm excited to announce that my book, Deliverance at Hand!, officially releases today.

  If you’d like to purchase a copy of the book, the easiest way to go about it is to CLICK THIS LINK. Another option is to buy it from Minnesota Atheists’ website. If you do, a portion of your payment will go toward that organization.

  Here's the Facebook page. "Like" the page, if you'd like.

  If you’d like to learn more about the book prior to purchasing it, you can check out my interview on The Thinking Atheist. This is a lengthy podcast, so if you just want to hear my segment, scroll to the 8-minute mark:

  I was recently interviewed on the Geeks Without God podcast. Here’s a LINK TO THE INTERVIEW ON THAT SITE.

  Here's a review of the book from Library Journal:

  Minnesota-native Zimmerman (editor, Minnesota Atheist Newsletter) grew up a devout Jehovah’s Witness but slowly began doubting his faith until he became convinced that the God of his religion and the Bible does not exist. In young adulthood, he devoted hundreds of hours to service and was regularly called upon to give talks and be a leader at his Kingdom Hall. His personal experiences and struggles during these years form the basis for this glimpse into the everyday life of devout Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unlike Jocelyn R. Zichterman, author of I Fired God, Zimmerman did not experience abuse; he simply began questioning the dogmatism he had been taught as he witnessed double standards, inconsistency, and illogical thinking by leaders within the “balsam of Gilead” (New World Translation of the Bible). A memoir, his book does not attempt to cover what the Watchtower Society believes and teaches but simply relates his personal understanding and experiences. VERDICT An optional purchase for most libraries, accounts like Zichterman’s, mentioned above, or Lauren Drain’s Banished: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church.—Ray Arnett
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  Help settle some very specific questions!

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  first: do the watchtower calendars say "share in field ministry" on every saturday or "share in the field ministry"?

  ) and what's the difference?.

  the society sometimes calimed certain members referred to them as "mama," since they're (cough cough) god's wife-like organization.

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  Shepherd Book

  Yes, I plan to offer Mad Magazine and The Onion.

  Thanks to all for your help!
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  Help settle some very specific questions!

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  first: do the watchtower calendars say "share in field ministry" on every saturday or "share in the field ministry"?

  ) and what's the difference?.

  the society sometimes calimed certain members referred to them as "mama," since they're (cough cough) god's wife-like organization.

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  Shepherd Book

  Thanks, Gypsy Sam. I'll be sure to get out and offer my two favorite magazines tomorrow!

  I haven't seen a JW calendar in a few years - in the 1980s and 1990s they said something more akin to what I noted, above. I'm wondering if anyone can clarify.
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  Help settle some very specific questions!

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  first: do the watchtower calendars say "share in field ministry" on every saturday or "share in the field ministry"?

  ) and what's the difference?.

  the society sometimes calimed certain members referred to them as "mama," since they're (cough cough) god's wife-like organization.

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  Shepherd Book

  First: Do the Watchtower calendars say "Share in Field Ministry" on every Saturday or "Share in the Field Ministry"? (At least they used to.) And what's the difference?

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  The Society sometimes calimed certain members referred to them as "Mama," since they're (cough cough) God's wife-like organization. So...did they say "Mama" or "Momma"?
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  New Release just in time for Armageddon

  by Shepherd Book in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it gives me great pleasure to announce the upcoming release of my new, (non)192-page book, deliverance at hand!

  (yep, same title as the 2006 district convention, which i'm sure fulfills some sort of obscure, convoluted prophecy in revelation.

  or maybe daniel.

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  Shepherd Book

  Oh, sorry for not being more clear...yes, I am the author. BobFlanagan007 - Thanks for asking. Yes, the book will be available for purchased at BandN.com, irectly through the publisher at http://www.freethoughthouse.com/deliverance-at-hand.html, and several brick & mortar stores. It's not being released until October, though, so your best bet is to "like" it on Facebook & see the updates for new places for purchase.