Since I have been posting on English related topics, I thought it would be appropriate to post the first draft of my Wikipedia article. When it is all set and done, then I will post the direct link to the article.
Direct link to full written article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Does_the_Bible_Really_Teach%3F
What Does The Bible Really Teach?
What Does the Bible Really Teach?, a 223 page book published by the Watchtower Society in 2005, has been used by Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide to help in aiding those whom are interested in learning about the Bible. Jehovah’s Witnesses use the book during Bible studies with Bible students.
Content
When opening the book, readers will come across a five-page preface that is meant to help the Witnesses start home Bible studies. The five page preface contains pictures and scriptures, along with a small description on how to locate Bible chapters and verses. In order to reach and touch hearts, the book was purposely written very simply and clearly. It also contains many questions throughout that can help the student think about the content that is being studied. At the introduction of each chapter the student can find several questions that will help him/her understand what will be studied and what he/she will learn after studying the chapter. The illustrations that can be found throughout the book are meant to help the students grasp new ideas. If the student is looking the find new information, then they can turn to the Appendix of the book which considers 14 important subjects in greater depth.
Using the Book The Bible Teach book is meant to help teach those whom are from different educational levels and from various religious backgrounds. When conducting a Bible study, the goal is to attempt to complete one chapter in one sitting. However, there is no rush in finishing the book. Therefore, if a student has no previous knowledge about the Bible, then it may take more than one sitting to complete the study of one chapter. The purpose is not to rush through the material, but rather to study it intently and understand it. If the Bible student does not understand the illustrations that are demonstrated, then they are explained with examples. Understanding the illustrations is just as important as understanding the content within the book. Before studying a chapter, the Bible student is encouraged to study the material before hand. This will help prepare the student for the Bible study, especially if the student has any questions that may arise as he/she studies the book for the first time. It is absolutely encouraged to have a Bible at hand since the book does focus on the Bible and its teachings. Although there are various ways to teach the book, Jehovah’s Witnesses like to read the paragraph together with the student and then ask the question that relates to that paragraph. The student and instructor will then look up and read various scriptures together that relate to the material that is being studied.
