Jehovah's Witnesses - History and Beliefs - Book Review
Jehovah's Witnesses Proclaimers of God's Kingdom is a 750 page book that is published by Jehovah's Witnesses which gives a detailed history of the organizational history; and many other details as well as a section on a history of persecution Christians in history and modern times have experienced, as well as problems that the organization has itself experienced. The reference work is very detailed and is complete and includes a 6-page chronological history from 1870 to 1992. It contains 33 chapters, as well as a 24 page Index.
Even though it was written by Jehovah's Witnesses themselves, it does not skip over or omit problems throughout the modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses of about 140 years, but it presents an honest account of even the weaker areas, and failures of the organization in addition to providing a positive and factual account of the history; roots, and integrity of thousands who have been persecuted for their beliefs. While the present-day might be somewhat outdated, having been written seventeen years ago, the reference takes you far enough along in the modern day history, to bring the reader up to the present stages of development in the religious practices and beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. Also featured are hundreds of photos and illustrations, including a one page photo section of the Governing Body who were alive at that time. Two members of the Governing Body in 1992 are still alive. The present Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, nine members, is for the large part new; with the exception of the two surviving members who currently still serve on the Governing Body. For those doing research on Jehovah's Witnesses, or has questions related to the the history of the organization or its structure, it is an honest and complete reference work. It is a good addition to college or university library and can give the reader or researcher a point of reference whereby he or she can verify statements that he or she may have heard or read concerning Jehovah's Witnesses; or get background information surrounding those points.
It is modestly and factually written; and not self-aggrandizing. It contains Biblical background for the history of Christianity, the persecution they experienced, and a brief summation of the Bible story and theme.
Jehovah's Witnesses are largely known for their zealous preaching, which they continue to do in imitation of first century Christians but especially after World War I until today, and an account of the reasons for that work, as well as how and what it has accomplished is detailed in this book. Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to be, and are generally considered to be, fully a Christian religion, which revolves around the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Jesus his life and ministry. It is believed that the theme of Jesus preaching was God's Kingdom according to the Greek Scritpures or New Testament and so the title of this book, "Jehovah's Witnesses, Proclaimers of God's Kingdom."
"This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24:14, Jesus Christ.
Even though it was written by Jehovah's Witnesses themselves, it does not skip over or omit problems throughout the modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses of about 140 years, but it presents an honest account of even the weaker areas, and failures of the organization in addition to providing a positive and factual account of the history; roots, and integrity of thousands who have been persecuted for their beliefs. While the present-day might be somewhat outdated, having been written seventeen years ago, the reference takes you far enough along in the modern day history, to bring the reader up to the present stages of development in the religious practices and beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. Also featured are hundreds of photos and illustrations, including a one page photo section of the Governing Body who were alive at that time. Two members of the Governing Body in 1992 are still alive. The present Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, nine members, is for the large part new; with the exception of the two surviving members who currently still serve on the Governing Body. For those doing research on Jehovah's Witnesses, or has questions related to the the history of the organization or its structure, it is an honest and complete reference work. It is a good addition to college or university library and can give the reader or researcher a point of reference whereby he or she can verify statements that he or she may have heard or read concerning Jehovah's Witnesses; or get background information surrounding those points.
It is modestly and factually written; and not self-aggrandizing. It contains Biblical background for the history of Christianity, the persecution they experienced, and a brief summation of the Bible story and theme.
Jehovah's Witnesses are largely known for their zealous preaching, which they continue to do in imitation of first century Christians but especially after World War I until today, and an account of the reasons for that work, as well as how and what it has accomplished is detailed in this book. Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to be, and are generally considered to be, fully a Christian religion, which revolves around the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Jesus his life and ministry. It is believed that the theme of Jesus preaching was God's Kingdom according to the Greek Scritpures or New Testament and so the title of this book, "Jehovah's Witnesses, Proclaimers of God's Kingdom."
"This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24:14, Jesus Christ.
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This article was written by John Scott, a writer who has a BA in Social Science from Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ. See also: Jehovahs Witnesses headlines and (official site, not associated with this article).
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