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I was raised a Jehovah's Witness

by Joe B. Hewitt · 1979

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"Joe Hewitt's fascinating account of growing up in the Jehovah's Witness cult has now been revised and updated, reflecting recent developments in one of America's most visible cults. Hewitt tells of his life in the cult, his study of their history, and his conversion to Christianity. This book also includes chapter-length discussions of the cult's major doctrines as well as the history of the movement."—Back cover.

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short · 192 pages

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