 | In Search of Christian Freedom by Raymond Franz
Buy used from: $12.24 Detailed, thorough, and fair examination of the inner workings of the Witness movement from an ex-Governing Body member. Objective, honest.
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 | Young's Analytical Concordance to the Bible by Robert Young
Buy new: $13.58 / Used from: $9.34 A comprehensive, easy-to-follow concordance; will unravel many questions that Bible students have about the original meaning of various words.
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 | The New Jerusalem Bible by Henry Wansbrough
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $17.63 The divine name used throughout the OT. Easy-to-read with a wealth of comprehensive, irenic commentary.
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 | The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse by David Johnson
Buy used from: $0.01 This book does not mention the JWs specifically, but contains positive, faith-building, and highly relevant information for those who feel confused and distraught about their religious situation.
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 | Ante Nicene Fathers, Volume 1: Apostolic Fathers (Early Church Fathers Ser.) by A. J. Roberts
Buy used from: $15.88 Did Christianity just dissolve into "apostasy" after the apostles? Discover for yourself what prominent first and second-century Christians REALLY believed in this volume.
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 | Classic Christianity: Life's Too Short to Miss the Real Thing by Bob George
Buy new: $8.63 / Used from: $1.36 Although Witnesses won't agree with the author's view on the deity of Jesus, he makes a remarkable case using real-life and Scriptural examples of how God's grace changed his and others' lives.
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 | The Road Less Travelled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck
Buy used from: $0.01 Likely to be dismissed as "worldly" by many Witnesses, the author's relentless drive towards understanding the heart of truth and love nevertheless makes for worthwhile, upbuilding reading.
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 | Paul's Idea of Community: The Early House Churches in Their Cultural Setting, Revised Edition by Robert J. Banks
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.75 Fascinating insight on the scriptures discussing Paul's idea of Christian community, the "ekklesia," and of the family-like nature of early Christian society.
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 | Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics (Baker Reference Library) by Norman Geisler
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $24.00 Don't just take the Watchtower's word - examine for yourself about how orthodox Christians understand and explain key concepts of the religion they call their own.
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 | Rotherham's Emphasized Bible by Joseph Bryant Rotherham
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $23.99 Often referred to in Watchtower publications, this translation of the Scriptures will provide fresh new insight on many key passages.
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 | Jehovah's Witnesses and the Problem of Mental Illness by Jerry Bergman
A controversial but highly relevant reference on the psychological effects of the Witness doctrines and lifestyle. Now showing its age, but nevertheless a valuable landmark of much-needed research.
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