I've always thought that there are two 70 year periods that run somewhat parallel to each other. First one from 609bc to 539bc for Babylonia and the second one from 587/6bc to 517/516bc for Jerusalem. The actual exile would then be about 50 years.
I suppose this has been discussed to death before though...
Jaakob
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Jeremiah and the 70 years. Jewish exile or Babylonian rule?
by digderidoo ini have never until a few days ago been able to reconcile the 70 year prophecy with the 587/6 bce date for jerusalems destruction.
although a post was about this in a previous thread by a@g , i would like to explore this more.. when the 70 years are applied to babylonian rule, rather than the jewish exile everything seems to make sense.. to ellaborate for those who haven't come across it, this is how 587/6 does match the 70 year prophecy.. i hope a@g doesn't mind but i have cut and paste his post:-.
the 587 date does match the bible.... (jeremiah 25:11) 11 and all this land must become a devastated place, an object of astonishment, and these nations will have to serve the king of babylon seventy years.".
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Lurkers and Newbies Ahem!!! :)
by LovesDubs inwe want to hear from you!
now is the time to finally be heard without fear of reprisals or punishment or condemnation!
you have anonymity here and you are surrounded by the genuine love and concern that you thought you were getting in the jws!
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What made me leave the Borg?
If I'd have to point out a single reason to my departure, it would the 607BC issue. It just completely destroys all credibility of the Borg and its teachings. -
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What should upset you the most about high gas prices
by free2beme inyour paying so much in gas right now that it has brought out national economy to its knees, and yet the thing that should upset you this most is this .... the goverment is doing "nothing!".
not one bill has been passed, plan implemented or action taken.
all talk and no action, which is why our government needs to be fired and replaced or this country is done.. .
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Ok, so you're paying.. what? $4 per gallon?
Sorry, but we're paying around 1.55€ per litre, that's about $9.3 per gallon. I'd say that you still have it cheap over there... :) -
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On The Art Of Fading
by expatbrit inin october of 2000, i faded away from the watchtower.
like most people, i have family and friends who are jw's (including my wife and parents).
fading is generally the best method for people in that situation.
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Well, things have been going smoothly until the yearly conventions (sp?). There was a demonstration held here against WTS practices, shunning, no real freedom of religion etc. I haven't been to a kingdom hall since september last year and I'm not known as a witness in the city where I'm currently living, so I thought there would be no harm done paying a visit to the demonstration, specially since I live only about 2 miles away from the sports hall where the convention and therefore also the demonstration were held. There were two conventions held on back to back weekends, this was the latter one which did not include congrecations from my old hometown. Unfortunately, I was still recognized by someone who knows my younger brother and me through him. Apparently, all hell has broken loose at my old hometown since no one over there really knew that I've basically become an apostate. As I'm writing this I've still no idea what to expect when I visit my parents. To be honest, I'd just like to avoid the whole matter but it seems to be too much to ask. Oh well, it had to happen someday.
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Malaysian Grand Prix 2007
by Crumpet inand they are off!
my money is on lewis hamilton to get a podium position.
he already snuck into 2nd place on the first lap!
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Massa completely ruined the race for himself and Kimi as well. And then for himself, again.
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On The Art Of Fading
by expatbrit inin october of 2000, i faded away from the watchtower.
like most people, i have family and friends who are jw's (including my wife and parents).
fading is generally the best method for people in that situation.
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Hi everyone I've been reading the forum for quite some time now, and finally decided to register. I'm 29yo guy, living in Scandinavia and I've been a witness all my life. I'm currently in the process of fading out of the organization. I moved to another town couple of months ago and as of yet I've been mostly left alone, although my parents have tried their "best" to pull me back in. It's annoying that you can't answer the phone if any unknown numbers are calling or even answer the door when someone rings the bell. At least cellphones are so common here that I've told all my friends to call or sms me before coming over. Anyway, I don't think I'll be posting here much but it's still an interesting forum to read. Cheers :)