Women in the Bible —What Can We Learn From Them? - JW.ORG
WEBMary (mother of Jesus) Jesus’ baptism (29 C.E.) Martha. Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Mary Magdalene. Jesus’ death (33 C.E.) Queen Esther, Prophetess Deborah, Abigail. Contrast such good women in the Bible with the cautionary tales of Eve, Lot’s wife, Queen Jezebel. See 21 examples and a timeline.
God’s View of Women —Does He Really Care? - JW.ORG
WEBSep 1, 2012 · In ancient Israel, women were also free to have a personal relationship with God. The Bible speaks of Hannah, who prayed to God about a personal matter and secretly made a vow. (1 Samuel 1:11, 24-28) A woman from the city of Shunem used to consult the prophet Elisha on Sabbath days. (2 Kings 4:22-25) …
Pharisees - JW.ORG
WEBPharisees. (Pharʹi·sees). A prominent religious sect of Judaism existing in the first century C.E. According to some scholars, the name literally means “Separated Ones; Separatists,” referring perhaps to avoidance of ceremonial uncleanness or to separation from Gentiles. Just when the Pharisees had their beginning is not precisely known.
Jesus Christ—Who Is He? - JW.ORG
WEBJesus Christ was a great teacher who lived in Palestine almost 2,000 years ago. Very little is known about his childhood. (Matthew, chapters 1 and 2; Luke, chapters 1 and 2) When he became 30 years of age, Jesus started his ministry to “bear witness to the truth.” (John 18:37; Luke 3:21-23) The four historical reporters of Jesus’ life ...
What Is the Role of Women in Jehovah’s Purpose? | Simplified
WEBAug 15, 2014 · 18 Near the end of the 1800’s, a few men and women were very interested in Bible truth. They were the ones who opened the way by preaching Jesus’ message and were part of the fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy: “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 ...
The Bible—A Book of Reliable Guidance - JW.ORG
WEBThe Book of Reliable Guidance. “THE Bible is a crystallization of mankind’s civilization and life experiences and is unique,” says a journal published by Chung Shang University in Guangzhou, China. Immanuel Kant, an influential 18th-century philosopher, is quoted as saying: “The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the ...
A Treasure Hidden for Centuries - JW.ORG
WEBJun 1, 2013 · BIBLE PRINTING —A ROYAL AFFAIR. At the end of the 17th century, the Georgian royal family was keen to have the Bible printed. To this end, King Vakhtang VI built a printery in the capital city, Tbilisi. However, the text of the Bible was not ready for printing. In a way, the Georgian Bible had become hidden again.
Women’s Safety—The Bible’s Perspective - JW.ORG
WEBScripture: “Male and female [God] created them.”—. Genesis 1:27. Meaning: God created men and women. He views them both as worthy of respect. In addition, he expects a husband to “love his wife as he does himself,” not to try and control her, certainly not with harsh words or violence. (Ephesians 5:33; Colossians 3:19) Clearly, the ...
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Ministers? | Q & A - JW.ORG
WEBSep 1, 2012 · Yes, worldwide Jehovah’s Witnesses have several million women ministers. They are a great host of preachers of the good news of God’s Kingdom. Psalm 68:11 says prophetically of those ministers: “Jehovah himself gives the saying; the women telling the good news are a large army.”.
Why Read the Bible? - JW.ORG
WEBNo other book has inspired so many ordinary men and women to rise to such heights of courage. In this respect, the Bible is truly without equal. Claim That It Is God’s Word. 14, 15. What claim do Bible writers frequently make? 14 The Bible is also unique because of the claim made by many of its writers. Some 40 individuals, including kings ...