The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses

The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: George D. Chryssides
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0810868911

This volume shows how World Wars I & II influenced Watch Tower attitudes to civil government, armed conflict, and medical innovations like blood transfusion, as well as to mainstream churches and the development of Jehovah's Witnesses' door-to-door evangelism. The theme of prophecy, the doctrine of the 144,000, end-time calculations, Armageddon, and the Witnesses' denial of hell are all considered in this work, which contains a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and 250 cross-referenced dictionary entries relating to key people and concepts. Originating from a small group of Bible students led by Charles Taze Russell in the 1870s, the Watch Tower Society grew into an international society. After Russell's death in 1916, Franklin Rutherford was named his successor and gave the society a new name: 'Jehovah's Witnesses.'

Historical Dictionary of Jehovah's Witnesses

Historical Dictionary of Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: George D. Chryssides
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2019-05-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1538119528

Originating from a small group of Bible students who met under Charles Taze Russell’s leadership and grew into an international Society, to which the second leader Joseph Franklin Rutherford and gave the name ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’. Two World Wars shaped Watch Tower attitudes to civil government, armed conflict, and medical innovations such as blood transfusion, as well as to mainstream churches. The twenty-first century has seen some important changes in the Watch Tower organization, and coverage is given to changes in organizational structure, its use of the World Wide Web, and its major relocation from Brooklyn to Warwick. This updated second edition of Historical Dictionary of Jehovah's Witnesses contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key concepts, themes, and people relating to Jehovah’s Witnesses. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Jehovah's Witnesses.

Answering Jehovah's Witnesses

Answering Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: David A. Reed
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1996-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080105317X

This book guides Christians to discuss non-biblical issues with Jehovah's Witnesses subject by subject in a non-confrontational manner.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: George D. Chryssides
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2016-12-05
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1351925423

From its origins in nineteenth century Adventism until the present day, the Watch Tower Society has become one of the best known but least understood new religious movements. Resisting the tendency to define the movement in terms of the negative, this volume offers an empathetic account of the Jehovah's Witnesses, without defending or seeking to refute their beliefs. George Chryssides critically examines the historical and theological bases of the organization's teachings and practices, and discusses the changes and continuities which have defined it. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars of new religious movements and contemporary religion.

Jehovah's Witnesses and the Secular World

Jehovah's Witnesses and the Secular World
Author: Zoe Knox
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2018-01-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1137396059

This book examines the historic tensions between Jehovah’s Witnesses and government authorities, civic organisations, established churches and the broader public. Witnesses originated in the 1870s as small, loose-knit groups calling themselves Bible Students. Today, there are some eight million Witnesses worldwide, all actively engaged in evangelism under the direction of the Watch Tower Society. The author analyses issues that have brought them global visibility and even notoriety, including political neutrality, public ministry, blood transfusion, and anti-ecumenism. It also explores anti-Witness discourse, from media portrayals of the community as marginal and exotic to the anti-cult movement. Focusing on varied historical, ideological and national contexts, the book argues that Witnesses have had a defining influence on conceptions of religious tolerance in the modern world.

Jehovah-talk

Jehovah-talk
Author: David A. Reed
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Jehovah's Witnesses
ISBN: 9780801057496

Jehovah-Talk is an essential tool for all who deal with Jehovah's Witnesses in professional or family settings. It will teach you how to overcome hidden language barriers and gain an effective opening for sharing yourself and the gospel.

The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses

The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: George D. Chryssides
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-10-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0810870541

Originating from a small group of Bible students led by Charles Taze Russell in the 1870s, the Watch Tower Society grew into an international society. After Russell's death in 1916, Franklin Rutherford was named his successor and gave the society a new name: 'Jehovah's Witnesses.' The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses shows how World War I & II influenced Watch Tower attitudes to civil government, armed conflict, and medical innovations like blood transfusion, as well as to mainstream churches and the development of Jehovah's Witnesses' door-to-door evangelism. The theme of prophecy, the doctrine of the 144,000, end-time calculations, Armageddon, and the Witnesses' denial of hell are all considered in The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses, which contains a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and 250 cross-referenced dictionary entries relating to key people and concepts.

Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses

Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736936459

Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling. Convenient side-by-side comparisons of the New World Translation and the Bible, along with answers to each doctrinal error espoused by the Witnesses Point-by-point lists of the favorite tactics and arguments used by the Witnesses—along with effective, biblical responses to each Questions you can ask to challenge the Jehovah's Witnesses' confidence in the Watchtower Society With easy-to-understand helps, concise information, direct comparisons of beliefs, and a compassionate presentation, this resource from Ron Rhodes is ideal for personal and church libraries and for any reader who wants to confidently share the gospel.

How to Escape from Jehovah's Witnesses

How to Escape from Jehovah's Witnesses
Author: Lloyd Evans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9780995669154

Jehovah's Witnesses number into the millions globally and are well known for their public evangelism about God's kingdom. But beneath the facade of brotherly love and organizational unity lies a captive organization in which doubts are stifled and dissent is ruthlessly crushed. Once a Witness stops believing, they face being ostracized as a loathed "mentally diseased" apostate. They must navigate a labyrinth of obstacles and dilemmas due to the organization's cruel policy of shunning former members. Lloyd Evans is a well known ex-Witness writer and activist, and in his second book he draws on his firsthand, insider knowledge as a former elder to guide would-be escapees through the minefield that awaits them. How should elders be dealt with? What resources are available for objective research? What should someone do if they are threatened with judicial action? What about coming clean to family members? How does someone go about rebuilding their social circle? What precautions should be taken to maintain privacy when browsing apostate material online? All these questions and more are answered in How to Escape From Jehovah's Witnesses, described by Paul Grundy of JWfacts.com as "an invaluable tool in helping [former Witnesses] move on as efficiently and painlessly as possible."

Approaching Jehovah’s Witnesses in Love

Approaching Jehovah’s Witnesses in Love
Author: Wilbur Lingle
Publisher: CLC Publications
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1619581078

Do you feel like hiding when Jehovah’s Witnesses ring your doorbell? Have you tried to convey your faith to them...and gotten nowhere? It’s proven and practical guide which includes questions, answers, conversation starters and other great witnessing tools that will help you speak to Jehovah’s Witnesses.