Elihu was one of jobs friendsnot one of the three who had come to comfort job at the beginning of the book, but one who arrives later and offers the last and longest single speech to job. An answer to scholars and critics, 2nd edition stafford, greg g. Apr 07, 2020 every girl has a secret she hopes the light will never findbut the demons already have. A reply to greg stafford1 3 greg stafford has published an enlarged second edition of his scholarly book jehovahs witnesses defended 2000, elihu books. For those who are not familiar with stafford, he is an unusually sophisticated jehovahs witness who debated both me and james white earlier in the decade. Aug 30, 2012 evidence that elihu prepared job for god when we concluded our readings on the book of job in the bible meditator, we wondered about the messages of elihu, the young man who listened to the debate between job and his friends. Greg stafford, in medio, volume 2, issue 8, october 2007. Greg stafford has published an enlarged second edition of his scholarly book jehovahs witnesses defended 2000, elihu books on pages 1836, he.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I just received the third edition of greg stafford s book jehovahs witnesses defended. Elihu books, 1998, 2000, greg stafford had argued, against this traditional christian argument, that jesus is not the proper object of prayer see especially 2nd ed. Stafford, author of jehovahs witnesses defended elihu books, formally disassociated from the group. An official website for christian witnesses of jah was announced in 2008 as part of stafford s elihu books web site.
Several years later, in late 2006 through early 2007, i returned from a period of searching and learning more about what to believe after having left off from working with the watchtower societys organization and. Three dissertations on the teachings of jehovahs witnesses. James white, i am going to spend a little time introducing the issues. By greg stafford rob bowman has sent what he considers a worthy reply to my most recent reply to him on the matter of sharps rule. Greg stafford has published an enlarged second edition of his scholarly book jehovahs witnesses defended 2000, elihu books on pages 1836, he evaluates our book, the tetragrammaton and the christian greek scriptures. Greg stafford on praying to jesus credo house ministries. With an addendum containing original, related 2007 elihu chat posts by greg stafford januarymay, 2007 in this part one response to a recent blog series by dr. The registered agent on file for this company is greg stafford and is located at 26165 cottonwood st, murrieta, ca 92563. Three dissertations on the teachings of jehovahs witnesses, by greg stafford, published in 2002 by elihu books, p. Jan 01, 2018 greg stafford, in his book jehovahs witnesses defended. The fourth update letter for my pending work, the sharpest rule. He is said to have descended from buz who may be from the line of abraham genesis 22. I have revised and updated my elihu online paper eop 1 on the millerurey experiment, which is now.
Jehovahs witness greg stafford gets owned by trinitarian. Christian witnesses of jah, greg stafford, in medio, volume 2, issue 8, october 2007. I know he has setup his own religion, of sorts, and ive tried getting some more information about it and reaching out. Still more on sharps rule, rob bowman and trinitarianism part one. When the debate between job and his friends is brought to a close, elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue job 3237 37. Stafford s evaluation is fair and carefully written. This blog is used to present information related to the beliefs and activities of christian witnesses of jah. Punctuation in early greek nt texts, greg stafford. Christian witnesses of jah discussion forum blogger. Stafford, author of jehovahs witnesses defended elihu books, formally disassociated from the group, while insisting on describing himself and his followers as jehovahs witnesses. An answer to scholars and critics huntington beach, ca.
Elihu online papers eop is used by greg stafford to help promote accurate knowledge and understanding among people in general and, specifically, where it concerns the beliefs and practices of christian witnesses of jah, christians who believe the jah of hallelujah see exodus 15. Greg stafford has published an enlarged second edition of his scholarly book jehovahs witnesses defended 2000, elihu books on pages 1836, he evaluates our book, the tetragrammaton and the christian greek scriptures stafford s evaluation is fair and carefully written. Elihu books, llc is a california domestic limitedliability company filed on june 20, 2008. I just received the third edition of greg staffords book jehovahs witnesses defended. Three dissertations on the teachings of jehovahs witnesses, by greg stafford, 2002, elihu books, p.
The elihu books online chat is a more interactive feature of the site which allows me to chat more regularly with others in hopefully briefer segments for which the particular chat we use is limited by design. He has written several books which both defend and criticize particular elements of the watchtower society. Elihu also stood up as a witness for the biblical god jah, when others would not. Examining the biblical evidence, a debate between greg stafford and robert m. The companys filing status is listed as canceled and its file number is 200817310200. I have argued in this paper that there a variety of exegetical obstacles to staffords proposed translation of morphe theou in philippians 2. Whites 2007 blogs, that is, those of his blogs which relate to me or to my expressed views. A critical analysis and assessment of three central and related topics concerning jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower bible and tract society. The third edition ironically reflects the fact that stafford has since. By greg stafford in their attempts to legitimize the belief that the god of the bible is revealed as a triune being, trinitarians frequently engage is conversation over verses in the holy scriptures that are questionable as to whether or not they call jesus god. Job 32 niv elihu so these three men stopped bible gateway. Jesus of nazareth, son of mary and joseph, but also son of god according to the bible. Secrets, by beckie lindsey beckie lindsey is one of my dear blogging sisters and a delightful writer with a desire to seek god and serve others.
Stafford, 0965981479, 9780965981477, elihu books, 1997. It is the spirit or character of elihu, as expressed and recorded in the book of job, that in many ways parallels the aims and the efforts of elihu books. The title of the first, greg stafford s jehovahs witnesses defended, 1 made its polemical intent plain. For decades they have been encouraged to skip higher education and enter into the service ministry. Elihu books purpose is to publish beliefs based on the best available reasons concerning biblical teachings. Jehovahs witnesses defended 1998 edition open library. On pages 1836, he evaluates this book, the tetragrammaton and the christian greek scriptures. Bias in bible translation is the second book defending the jehovahs witnesses teachings to be published by elihu books. Stafford, elihu books edition, paperback in english. Greg stafford has published an enlarged second edition of his scholarly book jehovahs witnesses defended 2000, elihu books. This is what makes greg stafford s new book, jehovahs witnesses defended. This is what makes greg staffords new book, jehovahs witnesses defended. Stafford, a jehovahs witness, focuses primarily on ron rhodess work, reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, but also quotes other works written in opposition to the society.
Greg stafford is also the author of three dissertations on the teachings of jehovahs witnesses and of various articles and debates on biblical christianity and the history and the beliefs of the watchtower society and jehovahs witnesses. A defense of the teachings and beliefs of jehovahs witnesses. Questions about elihu in the book of job scripture zealot blog. Greg stafford is a jehovahs witness who is no longer associated with the watchtower bible and tract society. Elihu books purpose is to publish beliefs based on. In the book of job, it becomes clear that the first three of jobs friends eliphaz, blidad, and zophar speak wrongly. Jul 31, 2019 jehovahs witnesses defended by greg stafford, greg g.
James white tampa, florida, both available through the elihu books books and media page. Greg stafford, in his book jehovahs witnesses defended. Aug 05, 2019 watching the ministry is based on colossians 4. This quotation from greg stafford is endnote 33 on pages 224227 of three dissertations. The fact that stafford is so critical of the organization, yet holds to many of its core doctrines, make him quite an. The role of theology and bias in bible translation is the second book defending the jehovahs witnesses teachings to be published by elihu books. At times in the history of the elihu chat i have approved and posted material that spans several chat posts. Greg stafford is the author of the great pendragon campaign 4. Elihu books, llc murrieta, ca business information. Explore the elihu books, llc business page in murrieta, ca. The question and the answer in the above referenced lampstand article indicates that since its first edition of the new world translation nwt new testament nt in 1950 to its latest 1984 reference bible and 1985 kingdom interlinear translation kit, the watchtower bible and tract society the publisher of the nwt and the kit has had more than one footnote in its. Bowmanjehovahs witnesses bibliography page 2 stafford, greg. Interpretations of elihu in job biblical hermeneutics stack. Stafford and explore their bibliography from s greg g.
I know he has setup his own religion, of sorts, and ive tried getting some more information about it and reaching out through the website and the forum board but. In 2007, jehovahs witness apologist and author greg g. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The first dissertation evaluates the authority claimed by the governing body associated with the. The authenticity of the elihu speeches in job 3237 29 allotted to elihu in comparison to the four chapters assigned to eliphaz, the three to bildad, and the two to zophar, b the placement of the elihu speeches in the book, and c the reaction the speeches have drawn from critical circles on the question of authenticity. The history and purpose of elihu books is in many ways the history and purpose of greg stafford, a christian witness of jah, one of jehovahs witnesses who rejects teachings and traditions of men where these contradict what for good reasons can be shown to be from the biblical god jehovah, or jah psalm 68.
Three dissertations on the teachings of jehovahs witnesses greg stafford on. James white and the assumptions of trinitarianism revisited. Because elihus speech, which appears in the book of job chapters 3237, differs in style from the rest of the work and because he is not mentioned elsewhere in itas the other three comforters. While this shorter explanation in a catechetical form questions and answers on genesis was intended for more extensive circles, philos special and chief scientific work is his large allegorical commentary on genesis.
An official website for christian witnesses of jah was announced in 2008 as part of staffords elihu books web site. Elihu is identified only as the son of barakel the buzite, of the family of ram job 32. Elihu books, makes an excellent point with regards to the precise wording of the text. Rolf furulis title, on the other hand, is less candid. Evidence that elihu prepared job for god the bible meditator. Here is another reason, then, to construe theou in philippians 2. Follow to stay up to date on new blog posts, videos, livestreams and more. Jehovahs witnesses defended by greg stafford, greg g. For decades they have been enc ouraged to skip higher education and enter into the service ministry. Through our materials and in association with christian witnesses of jah, we intend to show the best reasons for belief in the god jah, and how we can treat each other better by following jesus life and teachings. Emil schurer writes the literature of the jewish people in the time of jesus, pp. The history and purpose of elihu books is in many ways the history and purpose. Aug 01, 2011 a debate between greg stafford and dr. An answer to scholars and critics greg stafford elihu books, 1998 jehovahs witnesses are not known for engaging in scholarly and apologetic dialogue.
Elihu, in the hebrew bible, a comforter of job, the biblical prototype of undeserved suffering. Not only do they incur the indignation of job and his other friend elihu, b. Other projects include the wayback machine, and projects include the. Jehovahs witnesses research bibliography witnesses in. In previous editions of his book jehovahs witnesses defended. An answer to scholars and critics, 3rd edition by greg stafford 20090503 by greg stafford isbn. An answer to scholars and critics, 3rd edition greg stafford on. A case study involving rob bowman and granville sharp. Staffords evaluation is fair and carefully written. The reason for this is because precision and accuracy. Greg stafford defends jehovahs witnesses from the margins. I have read greg staffords 3rd edition book extensively.
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