About Us
The Institute for Scripture Research (ISR) was registered in South Africa by Dr. C.J. Koster along with 7 other board members as a non-profit Section 21 company for the purpose of fulfilling the expressed mission and vision of the ISR.
As chairman of the board Dr. Koster gave all rights to all his research and his book “Come Out Of Her My People” (originally entitled “The Final Reformation”, 1986) to the Institute for Scripture Research. This book is still available from the ISR in English, Afrikaans and Spanish.
The ISR published its first edition of “The Scriptures” in 1993. Our desire was that The Scriptures should be distributed freely and that it would be supported by donations from those who believed in the work.
The horizons of the ISR continue to expand as we look for further means to communicate the truth of YHWH to a world in need. We have sought to make the “The Scriptures” more user-friendly by the addition of notes, charts, maps, interlinear references and different book sizes and cover styles. Also we are currently engaged in making “The Scriptures” available through various digital applications. At the same time we are continuing our on-going endeavour to continually improve the quality of the translation of “The Scriptures”. In this endeavour we invite your help (see How can I help?) and prayers.
Our Mission
The Institute for Scripture Research (ISR) is a 'not for profit' organisation registered in South Africa with the purpose of spreading the truth of the Scriptures (the Word of יהוה) to the world through the ISR's various publications.
Our Vision
Our vision is to faithfully proclaim יהוה and his word throughout the world by means of all our publications. Our primary means though is through the translating, printing and publishing of a literal translation of "The Scriptures" that is as accurate as we can make it.
We have restored the name of the Father (יהוה) and his Messiah (יהושע) while also preserving the Hebraic mind-set of the original writers, to the best of our ability. In so doing we hope that it will shed further light on the understanding of the message of the Scriptures, thereby spiritually enriching the lives of its readers. Such a translation would be subject to on-going revision, as the ISR continues its quest to make it more and more accurate.
To further this end we also offer the public other publications that we believe may be excellent tools in the hands of those who seek for truth (See Publications).
Publications to date include The Scriptures © 1998, 2009 in various formats, (including the 1998 digital edition ©), as well as the well-researched book by Dr. C.J Koster, "Come Out Of Her My People" © 1996, available in various languages.