YES. For example, the "Kingdom Interlinear," a JW teaching publication, misrepresents Dr. Mantey's position on the NWT version of John 1:1 ("the word was a god" instead of "the Word was God"):
"Careful translators recognize that the articular construction of the noun points to an identity, a personality, whereas an anarthrous construction points to a quality about someone. This is what "A Manual Grammar of the Greek New Testament" by Dana and Mantey remarks ... [t]his same publication says about the subject of a copulative sentence, that in a copulative sentance, sometimes the article makes the subject distinct from the predicate."
The full text of page 1158 can be read by clicking here: http://blueletterbible.org/study/cults/exposejw/expose43.pdf
However, when Dr. Mantey read this portion of the "Kingdom Interlinear" (and other JW statements quoting him), he wrote to them and completely tore down the WBTS's statements, exposing them as fraudulent and false. His final response to the WBTS may be read here: http://blueletterbible.org/study/cults/exposejw/expose44.pdf
Note on page three that Mantey orders the WBTS to immediately cease and desist quoting from his book. Despite the dishonest "spin" a JW answerer above tried to put onto this situation, the FACT is that the WBTS ceased quoting Mantey because his letter implies he'll sue them if they quote him or his book ever again.
EDIT: "Serving Lord Jesus," I agree with you 100% -- I thought I was the only one who thinks of JWs as neo-gnostics!
2007-06-01 00:34:49
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answered by Suzanne: YPA 7
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No.
Jehovah's Witnesses never relied on or focussed on Mantey's work, but did mention him exactly three times. Watchtower publications have not mentioned him in more than 30 years.
In 1974, Mantey wrote and publicized an "open letter" to Watchtower, expressing remarkably picayune protestations about why he felt that his writings had been misapplied. Apparently, anti-Witnesses have not found anything more interesting to harp on in three decades.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20000622/
2007-05-31 15:22:16
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answered by achtung_heiss 7
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Russellism, i.e. Jehovah Witness are more along the lines of the Gnostic teachings. Their bible, NWT is not translated from the original manuscripts. Therefore is not accepted outside of their sect.
As for additional works or quotes taken out of context...they re-wrote the Holy Bible, what would stop someone from taking comments, quotes or work out of context if it suited them?
2007-05-31 15:24:36
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answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6
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Yes If you will check out Walter Martins book on cults it shuld even show a letter written by Dr mantley requesting them nnot use his work
2007-06-06 04:39:06
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answered by David F 5
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If any publication quotes anything that does not come from KJV Bible, the quote is not the Word of God.
2007-05-31 15:21:34
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answered by Anonymous
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This looks like a good article that might answer your question:
http://www.forananswer.org/Top_JW/Mantey.index.htm
It wouldn't surprise me, the WT is notorious for such antics. You are welcome to throw this question out on my forum. I have several ex-JWs who might know more. Our forum is at:
http://yahoo.groups.com/group/Simon61161. Be our guest! We have a lot of interesting discussions going.
Candy Pouliot
2007-05-31 15:26:18
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answered by Simon Peter 5
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Considering that the New Testament uses Old Testament verses out of context to make it's views seem valid, is it really a surprise that it's followers would do the same?
2007-05-31 15:21:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Every publication uses quotes rhetorically when it is done to serve a purpose.
2007-05-31 15:29:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Where did you get that info from?
2007-05-31 15:19:57
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answered by Isabella 2
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