The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses

The Bottings, both Witnesses, can and do answer the questions everyone asks about this sect. They examine its history, the ways in which history itself has been interpreted in the light of bible prophecy, the basic beliefs or ‘symbols’ in which Witnesses are required to put their faith, and the dynamics of conversion and indoctrination.

About the author

By Gary Botting and Heather Botting

Summary

The Bottings, both Witnesses, can and do answer the questions everyone asks about this sect. They examine its history, the ways in which history itself has been interpreted in the light of bible prophecy, the basic beliefs or ?symbols? in which Witnesses are required to put their faith, and the dynamics of conversion and indoctrination.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Botting, Heather Botting
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780802065452
• ISBN: 978-0-8020-6545-2
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 155 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Series: Heritage; HERITAGE
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories