Artemyev A. Socio-historical and Theological Analysis of Communities of Jehovah's Witnesses in Uzbekistan

Preface

This monograph is by Artur Artemyev, professor and religious scholar from Kazakhstan. He holds a PhD in philosophy and in this work focuses on a historical and theological investigation of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ life and worship in Uzbekistan.

Prior to that, the author published two editions (2002 and 2010) "Jehovah's Witnesses of Kazakhstan and Central Asia: A Historical and Religious Analysis", but the author considered it necessary to prepare a new version, limiting it to local realities.

This work is mainly addressed to lecturers of religious studies, master’s degree students, teachers, and government officials who implement policies in relation to neo-Protestant denominations and new religious organizations.

The easy-to-comprehend presentation of the material also makes this monograph appealing to nonspecialist readers interested in modern religion.

Contents

• To the Reader
• Chapter 1. The History of the Worldwide Religious Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Chapter 2. Jehovah’s Witnesses in Uzbekistan—Historical Overview
• Chapter 3. Foundation of the Teachings—What Do Jehovah’s WitnessesBelieve?
• Chapter 4. Structure of the Organization
• Chapter 5. Jehovah’s Witnesses’ View of Education in Congregation and in Family
• Chapter 6. A Glimpse of the History of the Thorny Way to Tolerance
• Chapter 7. On the Question of Terminological Correctness
• Conclusion
• Brief Chronology of the History of the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• About The Author