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VAT 4956 Astronomical Observations

by VM44 in

starting a new thread to discuss the astronomical observations recorded in vat 4956..

VM44

The Southwestern Adventist University lists the book in its library's catalog.

A text of astronomical observations in the 37th year of Nebucchadnezzar II (-567/66)

Authors: Paul F. Neugebauer and Ernst F. Weidner.

Imprint: Cooranbong, N.S.W., Australia : Avondale College, 1978.

Physical Description : 57 p. ; 30 cm.

General Note: Translated from German article titled: Ein astronomischer Beobachtungstext aus dem 37. Jahre Nebukhadnezars II (-567/66) published in Berichte uper die Verhandlungen der Konigl. Sachsischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig: Philologigischs-historische Klasse, Ban 67, Heft 2, 1915, pp. 27-89.

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VAT 4956 Astronomical Observations

by VM44 in

starting a new thread to discuss the astronomical observations recorded in vat 4956..

VM44

There is an English version of Neugebauer and Weidner's "VAT 4956" translation.

The publisher was Avondale College.

However, I have not been able to locate a library that has this book in its collection.

Title: A text of astronomical observations in the 37th year of Nebucchadnezzar II ( -567/66)
Volume 67, Issue 2 of Berichte über die Verhandlungen der Königl. Sächsischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig. Philologisch-historische Klasse
Authors: Paul F. Neugebauer, Paul Victor Neugebauer, Ernst Weidner
Publisher: Avondale College, 1978
Length: 114 pages

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Original Carl Oof Johnsson Correspondence with Governing Body

by besty in

there was a thread recently where someone said they were helped a lot by seeing letters to and forth between active jws and the bethel.. with that in mind we've put the correspondence between co johnsson and brooklyn on freeminds as downloadable pdf's.

these are available elsewhere on the internet but this might help newbies to find them a bit more easily.. johnsson letters to bethel and their replies.

also as a reminder mary's project is also available for download - all 154 pages :-) :.

VM44

CHAIN, CYRIL H (Age 72)
Bethel Writing Department
Location: BROOKLYN, NY

Possible Relatives:
CHAIN, SAU LING
Bethel art department.

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Reliable History proves Xerxes reigned for eleven years?

by VM44 in

in a 1922 letter that was published in the watch tower under the title "mistakes of ptolemy, the pagan historian" morton edgar wrote the following concerning xerxes.. .

"...ptolemy made another well-known mistake in his list of kings, namely, by mixing up the names of two kings called xerxes, and artaxerxes.

ptolemy's canon makes a mistake of ten years in the reign of xerxes, saying that he reigned for twenty-one years, whereas reliable history proves conclusively that xerxes reigned for eleven years only.".

VM44

In a 1922 letter that was published in the Watch Tower under the title "Mistakes of Ptolemy, The Pagan Historian" MORTON EDGAR wrote the following concerning Xerxes.

"...Ptolemy made another well-known mistake in his list of kings, namely, by mixing up the names of two kings called Xerxes, and Artaxerxes. Ptolemy's canon makes a mistake of ten years in the reign of Xerxes, saying that he reigned for twenty-one years, whereas reliable history proves conclusively that Xerxes reigned for eleven years only."

Xerxes reigned for only eleven years?

What is this "reliable history" that conclusively proves Xerxes reigned for eleven years?

What is Morton Edgar talking about?

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VAT 4956 Astronomical Observations

by VM44 in

starting a new thread to discuss the astronomical observations recorded in vat 4956..

VM44

And remember!

Do not write to The Watchtower asking questions that have NOT already been answered in the publications.

The Watchtower staff does not have the time or resources to answer such questions.

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VAT 4956 Astronomical Observations

by VM44 in

starting a new thread to discuss the astronomical observations recorded in vat 4956..

VM44

A short comment about the Nov. 1st Article.

The article fails in that it does NOT describe the VAT 4956 astronomical observations sufficiently well so that a reader might understand any analysis done on them!

I suspect many JWs will not even read the articles, but will simply trust that The Watchtower has fully "answered" all question concernings 607 v. 587 and that there is no reason now to delve further into the issue. (This is very likely the answer that some Elders will give in the future when asked about Ptolemy, ancient tablets, chronology, and the fall of Jerusalem.)

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What is "truth" - COULD Einstein Have Been Wrong?

by AGuest in

jw
friends

may you all have peace!.

just came across this article:.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44629271/ns/technology_and_science-science/?gt1=43001.

VM44

Einstein was not "wrong."

What Einstein did was attempt to organize the existing information at that time into a structure.

He was successful in doing that.

Now if new data is obtained that "contradicts" the structure Einstein created, then the structure must be modified.

Science consists of organizing knowledge obtained by experiments.

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Rutherford residences

by Gorbatchov in

i am searching for information about the residences of joseph rutherford during his watchtower presidency.

san diego (beth sarim & beth shan) is well known.. i seek information about his residence at staten island (rossville?

) and especially more about rumours about a luxery central.

VM44

WBBR Postcard

WBBR was sold in 1957. This is the description on the back of the postcard:

WBBR Radio Transmitter
Located on Staten Island, 18 miles from Bethel. Transmitted by telephone line from Brooklyn Bethel, the Kingdom Message radiates from these 411-foot towers on a 1330 kc wave-length to serve its listeners in the Greater New York metropolitan area.

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Does A City Have A Right To Limit "Bible Study" In A Home With A Group Of People?

by minimus in

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i saw an article today about a ban on home bible studies in california (san juan capastrano).

if more than 3 were involved, it was considered by the town, a "church".. i don't think this was posted here.. to me, this is really going too far!!

!.

VM44

Klingon Rules of Occupation

From this day on, no public assemblages of more than three people.
All publications to be cleared through this office.
Neighbourhood controls will be established, hostages selected.

By order of Kor, military governor of Organia San Juan Capastrano

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In Orange County, California, it is illegal to hold a religious meeting in your home.

by What-A-Coincidence in

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http://www.infowars.com/california-city-closes-down-bible-study-in-private-home/.

in orange county, california, it is illegal to hold a religious meeting in your home.. this is what chuck and stephanie fromm, of san juan capistrano, discovered when they were fined $300 earlier this month for holding a bible study class on their property.. officialdom in the county said the couple were singled out because it is considered illegal to hold a regular gathering of more than three people on private property.

officials stated that the fromms require a license to hold meetings in their home.. san juan capistrano authorities claim home bible study is not allowed because it is a church, and churches require a conditional use permit (cup) in residential areas.. the fromms face additional fines of $500 per meeting for any further religious gatherings in their home, according to the pacific justice institute.. the citys action is a brazen violation of the first amendment, which guarantees free worship without government intervention.. pji and the fromms plan to appeal a decision made by the city to uphold the fine and restriction to the california superior court in orange county, according to kcoy 12 news, a fox affiliate.. ironically, the city of san juan capistrano was founded as a mission in the late 1700s by catholic priest junipero serra.

VM44

This may be one reason why The Watchtower discontinued the book study being held at homes.

They did not want to get involved with the local zoning regulations.