A couple of literature changes after and in response to Franz’s exit were:
rewrite of organization book
replace AID book with Insight volumes
release of the big green JW history book
baptism question wording change
the death of ray franz hit me harder than i would have thought.. i had to reflect for awhile....alone......and quietly.. .
after all, fine people die every day and some of them are indispensable, yet, we go on....don't we?.
but, ray franz was something that can only be described in the phrase sui generis (one of a kind).. my task was to ask myself what it was that made ray so singular, potent and admirable without a trace of scandal or ill will attached to his memory.. .
A couple of literature changes after and in response to Franz’s exit were:
rewrite of organization book
replace AID book with Insight volumes
release of the big green JW history book
baptism question wording change
the death of ray franz hit me harder than i would have thought.. i had to reflect for awhile....alone......and quietly.. .
after all, fine people die every day and some of them are indispensable, yet, we go on....don't we?.
but, ray franz was something that can only be described in the phrase sui generis (one of a kind).. my task was to ask myself what it was that made ray so singular, potent and admirable without a trace of scandal or ill will attached to his memory.. .
I note that neither of the Carl Olaf Jonsson books with pdf links are available at the previously posted link.
the death of ray franz hit me harder than i would have thought.. i had to reflect for awhile....alone......and quietly.. .
after all, fine people die every day and some of them are indispensable, yet, we go on....don't we?.
but, ray franz was something that can only be described in the phrase sui generis (one of a kind).. my task was to ask myself what it was that made ray so singular, potent and admirable without a trace of scandal or ill will attached to his memory.. .
I did not realize that Ray's books are available free in PDF format at Raymond Faraz Archives
I also was not aware of this. I do hope that any copyright issues are contemplated with these pdfs being available.
....is the best, in your opinion?.
out of the numerous translations i've had/used, i can honestly state that the 2001 translation is head & shoulders above all the others i've ever consulted, imo.
the publishers even invite suggestions/corrections to be submitted.
Galatians 2:20. They have used 'pole' rather than cross or stake
going on 2+ years of no public ministry.
can't imagine anyone is really enjoying letter writing still or that it's remotely effective.
i'm a little shocked that we haven't resumed yet but i guess that's what happens when the org is run by a bunch of old people (ie high risk for covid) and a bunch of other sheltered germaphobes.
In our area quite a few were buying stamps (US) online for super low prices, 30-40% lower than the current prices. Turned out they were counterfeit.
LOL
I could have told them the the post office doesn't sell stamps for a discount like that.
....is the best, in your opinion?.
out of the numerous translations i've had/used, i can honestly state that the 2001 translation is head & shoulders above all the others i've ever consulted, imo.
the publishers even invite suggestions/corrections to be submitted.
Ephesians 6:4 in the aforementioned translation
Surely the intended word is counsel, not council. Maybe the translators should get themselves a dictionary.
....is the best, in your opinion?.
out of the numerous translations i've had/used, i can honestly state that the 2001 translation is head & shoulders above all the others i've ever consulted, imo.
the publishers even invite suggestions/corrections to be submitted.
Is the Heb/Greek Interlinear (w/Concordance) a W/T publication
The WT produced and still has (on their app) a Greek Interlinear, but they have never produced a Hebrew Interlinear. They also printed the Emphatic Diaglott for years, but I doubt they still do so.
There are both Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Bible available from other sources. I have a one-volume Interlinear (Jay Green) which contains both OT and NT that I find useful.
....is the best, in your opinion?.
out of the numerous translations i've had/used, i can honestly state that the 2001 translation is head & shoulders above all the others i've ever consulted, imo.
the publishers even invite suggestions/corrections to be submitted.
Hmm JWs would like John 1:1. The Word was 'a powerful one'
blondie, it's so nice to hear from you after a two year break.
i didn't notice your return 10 days ago.
i'm so excited to read all your new posts.. i hope life has treated you well over the last two years.. i think about you every now and then and others do as well.
Thanks for the information about Ray Franz. I had no idea he had fallen on ice. Last I had known he was living in the south where getting ice is a rare occurrence. People living where they don't get much ice often are surprised for that reason. It's so rare they don't expect it and are not used to it.
apparently 4 new gb helpers as per reddit.
1) paul gillies.
2) johnathan smith.
I'm amazed there are seven names of people on the writing committee. They write so little nowadays there doesn't seem to be much point to it. Maybe they're more like playwrights now, working on movie scripts.