Posts by Doug Mason

17

Jesus paid it ALL for YOU

by JW Answers in

sadly, jehovah's witnesses depend on their religion to save them, and the bible does not point to religion as a saving point for salvation.. the video message below shows from the bible that for salvation, jesus paid it all for you.. are you saved?.

Doug Mason

It's all superstitious mythology for the gullible.

There is no objective evidence apart from preachers who want to control minds and money.

And when I say "preachers" I am including any and all who promote religious myths.

Doug

2

Latest Papers

by Doug Mason in

while these are not specifically pointed to the watchtower, i thought that someone could be interested.

i have just completed the paper at the top of the list.. “conception of the great religions” (99+) discussion: conception of the great religions - academia.edu .

“the amazing transformation of david”.

Doug Mason

Thank you, Terry.

I have put many of my papers at Acedamia.edu.

With my next venture (always in hope at the age of 82) is to prepare a Paper that addresses the Evangelicals' obsession with Israel.

In particular, I am seeking an authoritative Evangelical publication that sets out their position. By that, I mean a book, not a Youtube video.

Regards, and all the best,

Doug

2

Latest Papers

by Doug Mason in

while these are not specifically pointed to the watchtower, i thought that someone could be interested.

i have just completed the paper at the top of the list.. “conception of the great religions” (99+) discussion: conception of the great religions - academia.edu .

“the amazing transformation of david”.

Doug Mason

While these are not specifically pointed to the Watchtower, I thought that someone could be interested. I have just completed the Paper at the top of the list.

“Conception of the Great Religions” (99+) Discussion: Conception of the Great Religions - Academia.edu

“The Amazing Transformation of David”

(99+) THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATION OF DAVID | Doug Mason - Academia.edu

“What each did with the David they inherited: the sanitizing of David” (99+) What each did with the David they inherited: The Sanitizing of Davi | Doug Mason - Academia.edu

“Transforming the Messiahs: Earthly Monarchs and High Priests to Celestial Liberators” (99+) Discussion: Transforming the Messiahs: Earthly Monarchs and High Priests to Celestial Liberators - Academia.edu

Doug

1

Transforming the Messiahs

by Doug Mason in

my latest paper, titled: “transforming the messiahs: earthly monarchs and high priests to celestial liberators”, is currently available for comment and criticism at https://www.academia.edu/s/cc5695ac34?source=link .

doug.

Doug Mason

My latest Paper, titled: “Transforming the Messiahs: Earthly Monarchs and High Priests to Celestial Liberators”, is currently available for comment and criticism at https://www.academia.edu/s/cc5695ac34?source=link

Doug

12

The Sanitizing of David

by Doug Mason in

the bible depicts king david as a deeply flawed, unsavory character, the perpetrator of evil acts including: murder, insurrection, adultery, banditry, and extortion.

the sanitizing of david’s character during the following centuries and millennia created an image that idolizes him as the paragon of virtue, closely associated with the promised messiah.

my study identifies the davidic sanitizing process.. https://www.academia.edu/s/390a7ba170?source=link .

Doug Mason

Regarding Bathsheba it is my opinion that she provided the story for her own purposes and for her son's. That she was performing the ceremony for menstruating and that her husband was absent and then killed, proved that Solomon was indeed David's.

By some means she managed to get her son on the throne, and so started the cleansing of David -- for Solomon's and Bathsheba's sakes. Of course this process of sanitizing David lay in the political interest of their successors, and we need to be conscious that much of what we read is subsequent political propaganda put out by the "House of David", and these later layers should be laid aside, if possible.

The situation changed when the Davidic monarchy ceased (despite 2 Samuel 7). Post-monarchic Deutero-Isaiah ignored the Davidides, while the Chronicler revived the manipulated history of David.

The other matter to keep in mind is that when Psalms of Solomon introduced the Davidic Messiah ("Son of David"), this Messiah would be a violent fighting warrior who would remove the Roman oppressors.

The NT writers were equally inventive.

Yes, it would be an interesting exercise to trace the sanitizing of God (YHWH)),

Doug

12

The Sanitizing of David

by Doug Mason in

the bible depicts king david as a deeply flawed, unsavory character, the perpetrator of evil acts including: murder, insurrection, adultery, banditry, and extortion.

the sanitizing of david’s character during the following centuries and millennia created an image that idolizes him as the paragon of virtue, closely associated with the promised messiah.

my study identifies the davidic sanitizing process.. https://www.academia.edu/s/390a7ba170?source=link .

Doug Mason

The Bible depicts King David as a deeply flawed, unsavory character, the perpetrator of evil acts including: murder, insurrection, adultery, banditry, and extortion. The sanitizing of David’s character during the following centuries and millennia created an image that idolizes him as the paragon of virtue, closely associated with the promised Messiah. My Study identifies the Davidic sanitizing process.

https://www.academia.edu/s/390a7ba170?source=link

Regards,

Doug

8

Installation of Yahweh alone

by Doug Mason in

i have released my latest study for your criticism, corrections, and advice.. “installation of yahweh alone”.

yahweh’s journey from local warrior god assigned to weather and storms to his installation as the universal deity -- and the people who put him there.. available at: https://www.academia.edu/s/e1d2a5b016?source=link .

doug .

Doug Mason

EdenOne,

I do not know what that passage tells us about Yahweh. He was not a member of the Elohim and arrived separately. The Bible writers intimate that he can from the south. I present that in my Study.

I want to investigate the Shasu, to see if they provide the necessary clues to Yahweh's arrival.

In several aspects, Yahweh and Baal were similar: they were gods of the weather, "Lord", and so forth.

I have not seen any evidence but I have an unfounded suspicion that when the southern (Judaean) writers were complaining about Baal worship of their northern neighbours Israel, they were actually complaining about the form of Yahwist worship in Israel, as it was different to theirs.

If I keep repeating myself here, put that down to age-related poor short-term memory.

Doug

8

Installation of Yahweh alone

by Doug Mason in

i have released my latest study for your criticism, corrections, and advice.. “installation of yahweh alone”.

yahweh’s journey from local warrior god assigned to weather and storms to his installation as the universal deity -- and the people who put him there.. available at: https://www.academia.edu/s/e1d2a5b016?source=link .

doug .

Doug Mason

EdenOne,

The first thought that came to mind is that the Israelites were hill-dwelling Canaanites (poor cousins of the Canaanites who lived on the richer soils of the plains).

This is an area that I am toying with in my mind -- the original Israelites (clearly they had taken onboard the Canaanites' supreme God El, as is shown by the name they gave themselves: "Isra-EL"..

At the moment, I have not investigated that passage and thanks for pointing me to it.

I take a degree of caution with "historical" statements in the Bible, and I will need to take into consideration who wrote it, when, and for what local purpose.

A fundamental concept was that each city, each society, and so forth had its own god. Therefore when a city was defeated, it meant that their god was weaker.

Yes all those societies had plural gods and goddesses. Judah was dominantly polytheistic up to the Exile. The minority "Yahweh-alone" sect was largely drawn from a group in the Temple. When it was destroyed by Babylon, these Yahwists lost the symbol of their power.

They convinced most that the parlous state of Judah resulted from Yahweh's displeasure that they had not followed the "Yahweh-alone" party. They returned with promotional writings (later OT Scripture), Yahweh alone, and a determination that their temple be built.

No wonder the people who had been left on the land were not happy to see them come back from Babylon.

Doug

8

Installation of Yahweh alone

by Doug Mason in

i have released my latest study for your criticism, corrections, and advice.. “installation of yahweh alone”.

yahweh’s journey from local warrior god assigned to weather and storms to his installation as the universal deity -- and the people who put him there.. available at: https://www.academia.edu/s/e1d2a5b016?source=link .

doug .

Doug Mason

Sea Breeze,

You can try downloading it from my own site:

https://jwstudies.com/Installation_of_Yahweh_alone.pdf

If that fails, PM me with your email address so I can give it to you that way.

Doug

8

Installation of Yahweh alone

by Doug Mason in

i have released my latest study for your criticism, corrections, and advice.. “installation of yahweh alone”.

yahweh’s journey from local warrior god assigned to weather and storms to his installation as the universal deity -- and the people who put him there.. available at: https://www.academia.edu/s/e1d2a5b016?source=link .

doug .

Doug Mason

I have released my latest Study for your criticism, corrections, and advice.

“Installation of Yahweh Alone”.

Yahweh’s journey from local warrior god assigned to weather and storms to his installation as the universal deity -- and the people who put him there.

Available at: https://www.academia.edu/s/e1d2a5b016?source=link

Doug