Doug Mason
JoinedTopics Started by Doug Mason
-
Study on Second-Temple Mysticisms and Mysteries completely rewritten
by Doug Mason ini appreciate the feedback that i received from my study into the mysticisms and mysteries of the second-temple period (which is a period that includes the nt, particularly paul) and their ongoing impact.. i have now completely reworked it and hopefully i have addressed the concerns that were raised.. the information is structured thematically:.
1. celestial ascents.
2. mysticisms.
-
35
An exchange with a JW about the blood doctrine.
by Giles Gray ini recently had an online exchange with an active jw about the blood issue.
he originally wanted to talk about the potential dangers of transfusions but i pointed out that the risks of transfusions have nothing whatsoever to do with the reason that jws reject blood, and therefore i didn’t see any value in debating that topic.. not able to let it go, he then insisted that the blood mandate was a common theme throughout the bible, quoting acts 15:29.. it’s been a while since i looked into the subject, and i admit i’m now a little rusty when it comes to recalling where to find biblical quotes, but i remembered that there are passages in both the new and old testaments that, when read in the context of the time they were written, call into question the watchtower’s rendition of acts 15:29.. i offered to do some bible research and get back to the jw, suggesting that rather than letting our discussion become combative, we could have an informative and interesting exchange of ideas.
i reassured him that i was not looking to undermine his convictions, in fact i was more than happy to be corrected if my thinking was wrong.
-
6
Second-Temple period mysteries and mysticisms
by Doug Mason ini don't know if anyone is interested in the subject of the mysteries and mysticisms of the second-temple period (including paul and the gospels) but if so:.
https://www.academia.edu/s/61773ba12f?source=link .
doug.
-
Paul's mystical gospel?
by Doug Mason inin the process of preparing studies on the second-temple period, i was working on the evolution of their understandings of: death and resurrections, and salvations.
when i was looking at paul’s attitude to the matter (he was at the latter part of the period) i developed the following material:.
https://jwstudies.com/paul_s_gospel__death_and_resurrection.pdf .
-
20
Jehovah's witnesses believe in Tranys.
by mickbobcat inso women who are of the anointed will be changed to male?
i know it says there are neither male nor female in heaven but they are never depicted as women always male gender.
so does the cult believe in the transgender crap?.
-
4
Second Temple literature
by Doug Mason ini have now prepared my study that deals with the literature of the second temple period.. this period runs from the return of exiles from babylon through to the gospels, so it includes most of the "books" that later became part of bibles.. the writings of the period include: the pentateuch, second isaiah, ezra/nehemiah/chronicles, 1 enoch, jubilees, maccabees, paul, and the gospels, and much more.. https://www.academia.edu/s/557a8dcee2?source=link or.
https://jwstudies.com/second-temple_period_literature.pdf .
in addition, i have listed all the resources i have located related to the second temple period.. second-temple period: resources:.
-
11
looking for Jw infomation about the bible being changed etc?
by Aposta-Fish inin one of mike and kim's latest videos they claim that the borg wrote in the 1960's that the book of revelations wasn't even finished until a much later date.
they have also stated that apostate christians changed the bible> i've also read years ago they trashed the bible or at least the king james years ago after another one of their fail predictions and right before they made their own bible> .
i'm looking for these writings and any other that where the borg is criticizing the bible?.
-
4
Second Temple Period: Messiahs (Draft)
by Doug Mason ini have been researching the second temple period (2tp) for a little while and there is more i have yet to do.. i am preparing a series of 5 studies (plus a separate list of resources) and the first study has reached its draft stage.. normally, i do not make a draft publicly available, but for several reasons i decided to do so this time.
this study deals with the messiahs prior to and during the 2tp.. as this is a draft, i will appreciate – even encourage – any feedback, especially criticisms and corrections.. messiahs (draft): https://jwstudies.com/2tp_messiahs.pdf.
resources (draft): https://jwstudies.com/2tp_resources.pdf.
-
7
Funeral talk
by dothemath ini was recently present at a witness funeral (by zoom) and the brother did do a nice talk about this sister who passed away.
her and her husband had pioneered for many years, but she succumbed to cancer.. in his closing remarks, of course he talked about the resurrection, and remarked how the husband (still alive) would soon be back together with his wife.. certainly fine thoughts, but imagine if this guy ended up getting remarried?
isn’t that putting a lot of pressure on someone, when it isn’t even mentioned in the bible at all?.
-
2
Comments on a range of topics
by Doug Mason inhi,.
while focusing on completing my studies on the second temple period, occasionally i receive questions which help keep the creative juices flowing, and which help me shape my studies.. my responses are thrown off the top without any time spent in serious research.. https://jwstudies.com/my_responses_up_to_4_december_2020.pdf.
doug.