Jehovah Rewards Those Who Earnestly Seek Him
[From ws12/16 p. 24 February 20-26] “Whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”— He 11:6 This is one of those “feel good” studies that come along once in a while, and there is nothing wrong...Throw All Your Anxiety on Jehovah
[From ws12/16 p. 19 February 13-19] “Throw all your anxiety on [Jehovah], because he cares for you.” – 1Pe 5:7 This is a rare Watchtower study article. I do not mean to sound condescending, but in my experience, it is difficult to find a study article like...Setting Your Mind on the Spirit Means Life and Peace
[From ws12/16 p. 13 February 6-12] “Those who live according to the spirit, [set their minds] on the things of the spirit.” – Ro 8:5 This is such an important topic that it seems fitting to approach it from three different angles. The Beroean Approach: We will review...By Undeserved Kindness You Were Set Free
[Enoch was kind enough to lighten my load this week by supplying most of the research and wording for this article.] [From ws12/16 p. 26 January 30-February 5] “Sin must not be master over you, seeing that you are . . . under undeserved kindness.”—ROM. 6:14. This...2017, Jan 9-15 – Our Christian Life and Ministry
“Look! A king will reign for righteousness, And princes will rule for justice. (Isa 32:1)
When does this prophecy really come into its fulfillment?
Organized in Harmony With God’s Own Book
[From ws12/16 p. 9 January 2-8] The three “theme questions” for this study are: What convinces you that Jehovah is the incomparable Organizer? Why is it reasonable to conclude that Jehovah’s worshippers would be organized? How does the counsel in God’s Word help us...2016, Dec 26-Jan 1 – Our Christian Life and Ministry
Covering Chapter 6 Paragraphs 1-7 of God’s Kingdom Rules Every so often a claim is made in a publication that is so ridiculous, so obviously false, that one has to bite one’s own tongue at the meeting to stop from standing up and shouting, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!” Such...2016, Dec 19-25 – Our Christian Life and Ministry
In this week’s Bible Study, we see many examples of ‘talking the talk without walking the walk’.
2016, Dec 12-18 – Our Christian Life and Ministry
Covering Chapter 5 Paragraphs 10-17 of God’s Kingdom Rules From paragraph 10: “Decades before 1914, true Christians already understood that 144,000 faithful followers of Christ would rule with him in heaven. Those Bible Students saw that the number was literal...Strengthen Your Faith in What You Hope For
[From ws10/16 p. 13 December 5, 12-18] “Faith is the assured expectation of what is hoped for.”—He. 11:1 (NWT) Let’s start with a little background before we get into this week’s review. Paul is on trial for his life. Having survived an assassination attempt...2016, Nov. 21-27 – Our Christian Life and Ministry Review
Should we be using God’s name more than the name of Jesus in our publications? Why is the number of times we use Jehovah important to the Organization? Can we make God’s name known without proclaiming Jesus as Lord?
Parents, Help Your Children Build Faith
Is this statement from this week’s WT Study, one you can agree with? “So parents, be good students of the Bible and of our study aids.” – par. 6 What danger lies in accepting this instruction at face value?
2016, Nov. 7-13 – Our Christian Life and Ministry Review
Bible Study – Chapter 3 Par. 13-22 Riddle: Is the following sequence correctly arranged? O, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Answer: No. You may disagree, arguing that the numbers are in proper numerical sequence, but the problem with that assessment is that they are...Do You See the Need to Make Spiritual Progress?
Is the preaching and disciple-making work of Jehovah’s Witnesses speeding up or slowing down? Are we seeing a modern-day fulfillment of the prophecy found at Isaiah 60:22?
2016, Oct. 10-16 – Our Christian Life and Ministry Review
This week’s study speaks about getting out of religion that teaches doctrinal lies and encourages us to find ways to meet together.
Spread the Good News of Undeserved Kindness
Jehovah’s Witnesses have a commission to preach the good news to all the inhabited earth. Two questions arise from this: 1) With whom does this commission originate? 2) Is the good news that Witnesses preach the same message that Jesus preached?
Grateful Recipients of God’s Undeserved Kindness
[From ws7/16 p. 21 for September 12-18] “We all received . . . undeserved kindness upon undeserved kindness.”—John 1:16 This particular Watchtower study resulted in a bit of a revelation for me—not something I’m accustomed to when reading The Watchtower. It begins...Adopted!
I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness. I’m approaching seventy now, and during the years of my life, I’ve worked in two Bethels, had a lead role in a number of special Bethel projects, served as a “need greater” in two Spanish-speaking countries, given talks at...Making Our Time Count
Why do the friends and family we preach to often misjudge us? Why do they assign false motives to our efforts to share the truth of God’s word with them?
Seek the Kingdom, not Things
How precisely are we to go about seeking first the kingdom? Is this Bible counsel directed to God’s children or His good friends?
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Special?
How can we preach to Jehovah’s Witnesses so as to overcome false teaching and prejudice? This article offers some small counsel in this regard.
Do You Let the Great Potter Mold You?
We face a serious choice. Human forces are trying to mold us into their image. Some pretend to represent God. How can we know which mold is for us?
Appreciating Jehovah as Our Potter
Is Jehovah molding us? Is it possible that we are being molded, not by God, but by men? How can we be sure?
Beware of Deceit!
There’s a time-honored technique which evildoers use to shift the focus off their own wicked deeds when they come under attack for wrongdoing. Come see how it is being used!
Should You Report Field Service?
As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, are you disobeying God by turning in your monthly field service report? Let us see what the Bible has to say. Laying Out the Problem When a person wants to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he must first—even before baptism—start...“Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations”
A particularly unusual self-congratulatory study intended to build faith in the organization.
Benefiting from the 2016 Regional Convention
The Organization seems to be preparing the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses for some drastic changes in the direction of our preaching. Will this become a reality? If so, what effect will it have on the “kings of the earth”.
Abiding In Christ
What did Jesus mean when he told us to “abide in him”?
Young Ones — Are You Ready to Get Baptized?
Should children get baptized? Are they required to make a vow or solemn promise of dedication to Jehovah? Would such a vow be unscriptural?
Learn From Jehovah’s Loyal Servants
Continuing with the theme of loyalty seen in the previous article and coming in the summer convention program, this lesson starts by quoting Micah 6:8. Take a moment and look at the more than 20 translations found here. The difference is obvious even to the casual...Imitate Jehovah’s Close Friends
The Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses teaches that millions of Christians can be God’s friends, but not his children. What does friendship with God entail? Is being a friend of God a requirement to becoming one of his adopted children? Does Ps 25:14 actually prove the opposite of what the Article uses it to prove?
Jehovah Called Him “My Friend”
Are you a child of God or a friend of God? What does the Bible teach?
Working Together with God – A Cause for Rejoicing
[From ws1/16 p. 28 for March 28 April 3] Please read the following passage carefully, then answer the question that follows. “Therefore, we are ambassadors substituting for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. As substitutes for Christ, we beg:...Marketing the New World
Is the hope that Jehovah’s Witnesses preach from door to door a Scriptural reality, or have we all been taken in by a great piece of marketing propaganda?
“We Want to Go with You”
The Governing Body reinforces its dual salvation teaching. But does teaching an earthly hope really do any harm? What is the real message for Jehovah’s Witnesses behind this week’s WT Study?
The Spirit Bears Witness with Our Spirit
The number of partakes continues to rise. What does this imply? What does the Bible actually teach about the requirement to partake of the emblems symbolizing the blood and flesh of the Christ?
Limping on Two Opinions
This week’s CLAM Book Study makes some ironic application to Elijah’s words. We will see what happens when the application is turned inward.
My First CLAM
Meleti goes to his first “Our Christian Life and Ministry” meeting. What’s good and what’s not? Share your thoughts.
A Living Translation of God’s Word
An article extolling the virtues of the 2013 edition of the NWT. Is God’s name treated properly in the Christian Greek Scriptures?
WT Study: Jehovah Is the God of Love
[From ws15/11 for Jan. 11-17] “God is love.” – 1 John 4:8, 16 What a wonderful theme. We should have half a dozen Watchtowers every year on this theme alone. But we must take what we can get. In paragraph 2, we are reminded Jehovah has appointed Jesus to judge the...The Problem With Research – Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we discussed why outside research is helpful if we are to arrive at a balanced, unbiased understanding of Scripture. We also addressed the conundrum of how a now-apostate teaching (“old light”) could not logically have been...An Open Letter
We have been greatly encouraged by the heartfelt outpouring of support that came as a result of the recent article, “Our Commenting Policy.” I had only wanted to reassure everyone that we were not about to change that which we had worked so hard to achieve. If...Our Commenting Policy
We have been getting emails from regular readers concerned that our forum might be degenerating into just another JW bashing site, or that an unfriendly environment might be surfacing. These are valid concerns. When I began this site back in 2011, I was unsure about...WT Study: In What Ways Does Jehovah Love Us?
[From ws15/09 for Nov 16-22] “See what sort of love the Father has given us!” – 1 John 3:1 Before we begin our review, let’s do a little experiment. If you have the Watchtower Library on CD-ROM, open it and double-click on “All Publications” in the left panel. Below...WT Study: Prepare Now for Life in the New World
[From ws15/08 p. 19 for Oct. 12 -18] “Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life.” (1Ti 6:18, 19) This...WT Study: Meditate on Jehovah’s Enduring Love
[From ws15/08 p. 9 for Sep. 28 – Oct. 4] A number of years ago while out in the door-to-door ministry I came upon a woman, a staunch Catholic, who was utterly convinced that God had miraculously saved her from dying of breast cancer. There was no way I could...WT Study: Maintain Your Loyalty to God’s Kingdom
[From ws15/07 p. 22 for Sep. 14-20] The very first thing that should strike us with this week’s study is the title. Using the Watchtower Library[i] with “loyal* kingdom” as the search parameters (sans quotes, of course), one finds not a single match in the entire...WT Study: Work to Enhance the Spiritual Paradise
[From ws15/07 p. 7 for Aug. 30- Sep. 6] Every once in a while something is published that is so over-the-top it makes you want to laugh. One of the brothers from Canada sent me a copy of a letter sent out to congregations local to the Canada branch office....Where Else Can We Go?
I was raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I engaged in the full-time service in three countries, worked closely with two Bethels, and was able to help dozens to the point of baptism. I took great pride in saying that I was “in the truth.” I truly believed I was in...WT Study: Imitate the One Who Promises Everlasting Life
[From ws15/05 p. 24 for July 20-26] “Become imitators of God, as beloved children.” – Eph. 5:1 A Little Side Trip First While not strictly on topic, I think it will be beneficial to take a little side trip to continue our topic of last week’s study. Last week we...WT Study: They “Saw” the Things Promised
[From ws15/05 p. 19 for July 13-19] “They did not receive the fulfillment of the promises; but they saw them from a distance.” – Heb. 11:13 There are two words that come up often in Bible study: Eisegesis and Exegesis. While they look very much alike, their meanings...WT Study: You Can Fight Satan and Win!
[From ws15/05 p. 14 for July 6-12] “Take your stand against [Satan], firm in the faith.”— 1 Peter 5:9 In this continuation of last week’s theme, we learn how to fight Satan and win. We start off in paragraph 1 by emphasizing the unique JW doctrine that there are two...Pending Launch of Our New Site
A Look Back Before We Look Forward When I first started Beroean Pickets, it was intended as a means to contact other Jehovah’s Witnesses who wanted to engage in deeper Bible research. I had no other goal than that. The congregation meetings do no provide a forum for...WT Study: Be Watchful – Satan Wants to Devour You
[From ws15/05 p. 9 for June 29-July 5] “Be watchful! Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” – 1 Peter 5:8 This week’s study is the first of a two-part series. In it, we are taught that the Devil is powerful, vicious...WT Study: Always Trust in Jehovah
[From ws15/04 p. 22 for June 22-28] “Trust in him at all times, O people.” – Psalm 62:8 We trust in our friends; but friends, even very good friends, may abandon us in our time of greatest need. This happened to Paul as paragraph 2 of this week’s Watchtower...Morning Worship Part: The “Slave” Is not 1900 Years Old
The Governing Body is, by its own admission, the “highest ecclesiastical authority for the faith of Jehovah’s Witnesses” worldwide. (See point 7 of the Declaration of Gerrit Losch.[i]) Nevertheless, there is no foundation in Scripture for a governing authority made up...June 2015 TV Broadcast on tv.jw.org
[this article is contributed by Alex Rover] The theme of the JW.ORG June 2015 TV Broadcast is God’s name, and the program is presented by Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. [i] He opens the program saying that God’s name is represented in Hebrew by 4 letters,...WT Study: Learn from the Illustration of the Talents
[From ws15/03 p. 19 for May 18-24] “He gave five talents to one, two to another, and one to still another.” – Mt 25:15 “Jesus gave the parable of the talents as part of the answer to his disciples’ question about “the sign of [his] presence and of the conclusion of...Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Preach the Vindication of Jehovah’s Sovereignty?
Thus humans, as well as God’s spirit sons, have the remarkable privilege of contributing to the vindication of Jehovah’s sovereignty by a course of integrity to him. (it-1 p. 1210 Integrity) The title of this article may seem like a redundant question. Who wouldn’t...WT Study: Imitate Jesus’ Courage and Discernment
[From ws15/02 p. 10 for April 13-19] “Though you never saw him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, yet you exercise faith in him.” – 1 Peter 1:8 NWT In this week’s study, there is a footnote for paragraph 2 that reads, “First Peter 1:8, 9 was written to...The Earthly Hope Paradox
When one of Jehovah’s Witnesses goes out knocking on doors, he brings a message of hope: the hope of eternal life on earth. In our theology, there are only 144,000 spots in heaven, and they are all but taken. Therefore, the chance that someone we might preach to will...Approaching the 2015 Memorial – Part 3
[This post is contributed by Alex Rover] There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one hope to which we are called. (Eph 4:4-6) It would be blasphemous to say there are two Lords, two baptisms or two hopes, since Christ said there would be just one flock...Approaching the 2015 Memorial – Part 2
It would be hard to find a more “hot button” topic for Jehovah’s Witnesses then the discussion of who goes to heaven. Understanding what the Bible really has to say on the subject is vital—in the fullest sense of the word. However, there is something standing in our...Approaching the 2015 Memorial – Part 1
When Adam and Eve were thrown out of the garden to keep them away from the Tree of Life (Ge 3:22), the first humans were cast out of God’s universal family. They were now alienated from their Father—disinherited. We all descend from Adam and Adam was created by God. ...WT Study: Why We Observe the Lord’s Evening Meal
[From ws 15/01 p. 13 for March 9-15] “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” – 1 Cor. 11:24 A more appropriate title for this week’s Watchtower study would be “How We Observe the Lord’s Evening Meal.” The “why” is answered in the article’s opening paragraph. After...WT Study: Give Thanks to Jehovah and Be Blessed
[From ws 15/01 p. 8 for March 2-8] “Give thanks to Jehovah for he is good.”-Ps. 106:1 This article is telling us how and why to show appreciation to Jehovah, and how he blesses us for doing so. “How Many Things Have You Done, O Jehovah” Under this subtitle, we are...WT Study: Do You Appreciate What You Have Received?
[A Review of the December 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 27] “We received…the spirit that is from God, so that we might know the things that have been kindly given us by God.”—1 Cor. 2:12 This article is a follow-up of sorts to last week’s Watchtower study. It...WT Study: “Now You Are God’s People”
[A Review of the November 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 23] “You were once not a people, but now you are God’s people.”— 1 Pet. 1:10 From our past year’s analysis of Watchtower study articles, it has become apparent that there is often an agenda behind the most...WT Study: The People Whose God Is Jehovah
[A Review of the November 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 18] “Happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.”— Ps 144:15 Our review this week will not take us beyond the first paragraph of the study. It opens with: “Many thinking people today readily admit that...Our Precious Inheritance
[this article was contributed by Alex Rover] Jacob and Esau were twins born to Isaac, the son of Abraham. Isaac was the child of promise (Ga 4:28) through which God’s covenant would be passed down. Now Esau and Jacob struggled in the womb, but Jehovah told Rebecca the...WT Study: We Must Be Holy in All Our Conduct
[A Review of the November 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 13] “Become holy yourselves in all your conduct.”— 1 Pet. 1:15 The article starts off with this subtle piece of misdirection: Jehovah, expects anointed ones and the “other sheep” to do their utmost to...When is a Refinement not a Refinement?
“But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” (Pr 4:18 NWT) Another way to cooperate with Christ’s “brothers” is to have a positive attitude toward any refinements in our understanding of...Topic Summary of 2014 Study Articles from The Watchtower
This week delivers our final Watchtower study article of the year. Rather than go into a detailed review (It is after all only routine article discussing often recurrent topics) it seems appropriate to take the occasion to close out our yearlong analysis of study...WT Study: Cherish Your Privilege of Working with Jehovah
[A Review of the October 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 23] “We are God’s fellow workers.” – 1 Cor. 3:9 The full text of 1 Corinthians 3:9 reads: “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field under cultivation, God’s building.” (1Co 3:9) So Paul uses...WT Study: Have Unshakable Faith in the Kingdom
[A Review of the October 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 7] “Faith is the assured expectation of what is hoped for.” – Heb. 11:1 A Word About Faith Faith is so vital to our survival that not only did Paul supply us with an inspired definition of the term, but an...Do you pass the test?
[this article is contributed by Alex Rover] It is Friday evening and the last day of lectures at campus for this semester. Jane closes her binder and puts it away in her backpack, along with the other course materials. For a brief moment, she reflects on the past half...Going Beyond What Is Written
A seemingly minor change in the doctrinal thinking of Jehovah’s Witnesses was introduced at this year’s annual meeting. The speaker, Brother David Splane of the Governing Body, noted that for some time now our publications have not engaged in the use of type/antitype...WT Study: The Last Enemy, Death, Brought to Nothing
[A Review of the September 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 23] “The last enemy death brought to nothing.” – 1 Cor. 15:26 There is an interesting revelation in this week’s Watchtower study article which will likely be missed by the millions of Witnesses...Abide, Sweet Spirit
[This article was contributed by Alex Rover] Dear brothers and sisters, seldom I have researched such an intimate and beautiful topic. As I worked on this article, I was in a state of joy ready to sing praise at all times. So sweet and precious the Psalmist thought...WT Study: Parents Shepherd Your Children
[A Review of the September 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 17] “You should know well the appearance of your flock.”-Prov. 27:23 I twice read through this article and each time it left me feeling unsettled; something about it bothered me, but I couldn’t seem to...WT Study: Serve God Loyally Despite “Many Tribulations”
[A Review of the September 15, 2014 Watchtower article on page 12] “We must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations.”—Acts 14:22 “DOES it shock you that you can expect to face “many tribulations” before you gain the prize of everlasting life?” –...WT Study: "You Will Be Witnesses of Me"
“[Jesus] said to them: ‘…You will be witnesses of me… to the most distant part of the earth.’” – Acts 1:7, 8 This is the second of a two-part study intended apparently to reinforce our belief in the alleged divine origin of our name, “Jehovah’s Witnesses”. In...Watchtower Study Article Topics Summary for 2014
The purpose of this recurring post is to provide a brief summary of each issue of The Watchtower studied throughout 2014. It is our hope to thus provide some insight into the true nature of the “food at the proper time” provided to Jehovah’s...The Shadow of the Pharisee
“. . .And when it became day, the assembly of elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they led him into their San′he·drin hall and said: 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them: “Even if I told you, you would not...WT Study: How Should We “Answer Each Person”?
[Watchtower study for the week of July 7, 2014 – w14 5/15 p. 6] Paragraphs 1 and 2 demonstrate the need to ask questions before engaging in discussions of “challenging topics, such as the Trinity, Hellfire, or the existence of a Creator”. It then offers the...2014 District Convention: “Sacred Secrets of the Kingdom Progressively Revealed”
(Luke 8:10) . . .He said: “To you it is granted to understand the sacred secrets of the Kingdom of God, but for the rest it is in illustrations so that, though looking, they may look in vain, and though hearing, they may not get the sense. How about a little Q&A...2014 District Convention: How Babylon the Great Has “Shut Up the Kingdom”
“People in glass houses should not throw stones.” Troilus and Criseyede – Geoffrey Chaucer (1385) “…if you are convinced that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, an educator of the senseless, a teacher of little...Labeling the Apostate
[This post continues our discussion on the issue of apostasy – See A Weapon of Darkness] Imagine you are in Germany circa 1940 and someone points at you and cries out, “Dieser Mann ist ein Jude!” (“That man is a Jew!”) Whether you were a Jew or not wouldn’t matter....Watchtower Topic Summary for 2014
The purpose of this recurring post is to provide a brief summary of each issue of The Watchtower studied throughout 2014. It is our hope to thus provide some insight into the true nature of the “food at the proper time” provided to Jehovah’s...Are We Apostates?
When Apollos and I first discussed the creation of this site, we laid down some ground rules. The purpose of the site was to serve as a virtual gathering place for like-minded Jehovah’s Witnesses interested in deeper Bible study than was being provided at the...WT Study: Jehovah Our Best Friend
[Watchtower study for the week of April 28, 2014 – w14 2/15 p. 21] Par. 1,2 – “Jehovah, our heavenly Father, is the Giver of life…we, his human children…have the ability to maintain friendships.” Thus, deftly, we address the thorny issue of how we can be God’s...WT Study: Jehovah Our Provider and Protector
[Watchtower study for the week of April 21, 2014 – w14 2/15 p. 16] Yet another beautiful Psalm is called upon to furnish us with the theme for this week’s Watchtower study article. The entire 91st Psalm sings Jehovah’s praise as the grand protector and provider for...WT Study: Rejoice Over the Marriage of the Lamb
[Watchtower study for the week of April 14, 2014 – w14 2/15 p.8] This week’s Watchtower study continues the discussion on the 45th Psalm, focusing on the marriage of the King. We used to have a penchant for attributing some prophetic significance to every element in...A New Partaker
The 2014 memorial is almost upon us. A number of Jehovah’s Witnesses have come to the realization that it is a requirement for all Christians to partake of the memorial emblems in obedience to Jesus’ command which Paul restates at 1 Corinthians 11:25, 26. Many will do...WT Study: ‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’
[This week’s review of the Watchtower study (w13 12/15 p.17) has been provided by one of the forum members following a good deal of research.] It would appear that some feel the calculation the Organization has been using for decades to establish the date each year in...Midweek Meeting Comments – Jan. 27, 2014
Congregation Book Study: Chapter 2, par. 1-11 This week’s theme is “friendship with God”. James 4:8 is quoted in paragraph 2, “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” Paragraphs 3 and 4 speak of obtaining an intimate relationship with God, but always in...Act in Harmony With Jesus’ Loving Prayer (w13 10-15 p. 26)
[This is the second installment in our provision of a placeholder post for forum members to comment on the current Watchtower Study.] ______________________________________ Par. 2 – Question: Can anyone out there prove that there were only 11 disciples present when...State of Fear
With presumptuousness the prophet spoke it. You must not get frightened at him. (Deut. 18:22) It is a time honored truth that one of the best ways for a human ruler to control a population is to keep them in fear. In totalitarian regimes, people are afraid of the...This Week's Bible Reading
From this week’s Bible reading, we have these insightful words from Paul. (1 Timothy 1:3-7) . . .Just as I encouraged you to stay in Eph′e·sus when I was about to go my way into Mac·e·do′ni·a, so I do now, that you might command certain ones not to teach...Authors
