The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses
The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses

Author: George D. Chryssides

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-10-12

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0810870541

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Originating from a small group of Bible students led by Charles Taze Russell in the 1870s, the Watch Tower Society grew into an international society. After Russell's death in 1916, Franklin Rutherford was named his successor and gave the society a new name: 'Jehovah's Witnesses.' The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses shows how World War I & II influenced Watch Tower attitudes to civil government, armed conflict, and medical innovations like blood transfusion, as well as to mainstream churches and the development of Jehovah's Witnesses' door-to-door evangelism. The theme of prophecy, the doctrine of the 144,000, end-time calculations, Armageddon, and the Witnesses' denial of hell are all considered in The A to Z of Jehovah's Witnesses, which contains a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and 250 cross-referenced dictionary entries relating to key people and concepts.

The Plan of the Ages
The Plan of the Ages

Author: Charles Taze Russell

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781230401515

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... STUDY XVL CONCLUDING THOUGHTS. Our Duty Toward The Truth.--Its Cost, Its Valur, Its Profit. TN the preceding chapters we have seen that both the light * of nature and that of revelation clearly demonstrate the fa6t that an intelligent, wise, almighty and righteous God is the Creator of all things, and that he is the supreme and rightful Lord of all; that all things animate and inanimate are subject to his control; and that the Bible is the revelation of his character and plans so far as he is pleased to disclose them to men. From it we have learned that though evil now predominates among some of his creatures, it exists for only a limited time and to a limited extent, and by his permission, for wise ends which he has in view. We have also learned that though darkness now covers the earth, and gross darkness the people, yet God's light will in due time dispel all the darkness, and the whole earth will be filled with his glory. We have seen that his great plan is one that has required ages for its accomplishment thus far, and that yet another age will be required to complete it; and that during all the dark ages of the past, when God seemed to have almost forgotten his creatures, his plan for their future blessing has been silently but grandly working out, though during all those ages the mysteries of his plan have been wisely hidden from men. We have also seen that the day or age which is now about to dawn upon the world is to be the day of the world's judgment or trial, and that all previous preparation has been for the purpose of giving mankind in general as favorable an opportunity as possible, when, as individuals, they will be placed on trial for eternal life. The long period of six thousand years has greatly multiplied the race, and...

Some Facts and More Facts about the Self-Styled Pastor Charles T. Russell (of Millennial Dawn Fame) [microform]
Some Facts and More Facts about the Self-Styled Pastor Charles T. Russell (of Millennial Dawn Fame) [microform]

Author: J. J. (John Jacob) 1871-1935 Ross

Publisher:

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019530078

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This book is a critical examination of the teachings and practices of Charles T. Russell, the founder of the religious movement known as Jehovah's Witnesses. John Jacob Ross provides detailed analysis of Russell's public statements, writings, and actions, revealing many inconsistencies and contradictions in his teachings. This is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and development of the Jehovah's Witnesses, or for those seeking to critically evaluate the teachings of their religious leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.