Discover the earliest public teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. First published in 1879 by Charles Taze Russell under the name Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence, The Watchtower grew out of the Bible Student Movement, and eventually became the main method of evangelization for Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Watchtower is now one of the most widely circulated magazines in the world.
As controversial then as it is now, The Watchtower provides key insights into the development of Jehovah’s Witness thought and teaching. With contributions by Russell, J.H. Patton, W.I. Mann, and many others, this collection offers the first 138 issues of The Watchtower in 12 volumes. Articles, poems, reflections—a variety of content points to late-nineteenth-century perspectives on morals and behavior, biblical interpretation, anticipation of the return of Christ, and the beginning of a new age. By opening a window into the early days of the Bible Student Movement, you’ll improve your understanding of Jehovah’s Witness history and its current doctrine.
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