Описание: Emily B. Baran offers a gripping history of how a small, American-based religious community, the Jehovah`s Witnesses, found its way into the Soviet Union after World War II, survived decades of brutal persecution, and emerged as one of the region`s fastest growing religions after the Soviet Union`s collapse in 1991.
Автор: Joy Castro Название: Truth Book: A Memoir ISBN: 0803240627 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780803240629 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 2915.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Adopted as a baby and raised by a devout Jehovah’s Witness family, Joy Castro is constantly reminded to tell the truth no matter what the consequences. Nevertheless, Castro finds this tenet to be the most violated. Here, in her very own Truth Book, Castro bears witness to a childhood lost but a life regained.
Castro’s parents divorce after her father is excommunicated for smoking. She is twelve when her mother marries a “brother” in the church who, though exhibiting an impeccable public persona, is violent and controlling at home. For two years, Joy does not grow at all; in fact, she loses sixteen pounds in response to the physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse she suffers at his hands. Her battered mother does nothing to protect her, nor does her church. She is sustained by humor, books, and her protective love for her younger brother until their daring escape. This courageous personal account looks freshly at the disturbing effects of religious hypocrisy and the resilience of the human spirit.
Автор: Jonsson, Carl Olof Название: Gentile times reconsidered ISBN: 1039110819 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781039110816 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 11792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Chryssides, George D. Название: Jehovah`s witnesses ISBN: 1409456080 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781409456087 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 26030.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 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.
Автор: Penton, M. James Название: Apocalypse delayed ISBN: 1442616059 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442616059 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 6646.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Since 1876, Jehovah’s Witnesses have believed that they are living in the last days of the present world. Charles T. Russell, their founder, advised his followers that members of Christ’s church would be raptured in 1878, and by 1914 Christ would destroy the nations and establish his kingdom on earth. The first prophecy was not fulfilled, but the outbreak of the First World War lent some credibility to the second. Ever since that time, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been predicting that the world would end “shortly.” Their numbers have grown to many millions in over two hundred countries. They distribute a billion pieces of literature annually, and continue to anticipate the end of the world. For almost thirty years, M. James Penton’s Apocalypse Delayed has been the definitive scholarly study of this religious movement. As a former member of the sect, Penton offers a comprehensive overview of the Jehovah's Witnesses. His book is divided into three parts, each presenting the Witnesses’ story in a different context: historical, doctrinal, and sociological. Some of the issues he discusses are known to the general public, such as the sect’s opposition to military service and blood transfusions. Others involve internal controversies, including political control of the organization and the handling of dissent within the ranks. Thoroughly revised, the third edition of Penton’s classic text includes substantial new information on the sources of Russell’s theology and on the church’s early leaders, as well as coverage of important developments within the sect since the second edition was published fifteen years ago.
Автор: Holden, Andrew Название: Jehovah`s Witnesses ISBN: 0415266106 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415266109 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7654.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Emily B. Baran offers a gripping history of how a small, American-based religious community, the Jehovah`s Witnesses, found its way into the Soviet Union after World War II, survived decades of brutal persecution, and emerged as one of the region`s fastest growing religions after the Soviet Union`s collapse in 1991.
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