The Russian Orthodox Church has replaced the Communist Party as the ideological glue holding Vladimir Putin’s empire together.
By Andrew Miiller
During the Soviet era, thousands of churches were destroyed and millions of Christians were persecuted. Communist textbooks called religion “the opium of the people” and Christianity “a perverse reflection on the world.” In the 24 years since the fall of the Soviet Union, however, Orthodox Christianity has made an astonishing recovery. While only a third of Russians identified as Orthodox in 1991, over two thirds now identify as Russian Orthodox Christians.
Yet the rise of the Orthodox Church hasn’t brought religious liberty to Russia. It has simply replaced the Communist Party as the ideological state apparatus used to forcibly unite Russians!
In a court case under way in southern Russia, Viktor Krasnov is facing up to a year in prison for writing “There is no God” on VKontakte (a Russian social media network similar to Facebook). The authorities became aware of this comment when an online user contacted them, claiming that Krasnov was offending Orthodox believers. Police raided Krasnov’s apartment and forced him to undergo a monthlong examination at a psychiatric ward. Once he was deemed fit for trial, he was charged under a Russian law that makes it illegal to insult the feelings of religious believers.
It isn’t just atheists who are no longer granted religious freedom in Russia. Alexey Koptev was arrested in 2011 after undercover police officers established that he belonged to the Jehovah’s Witnesses Christian denomination. In 2009, the city of Taganrog banned the Jehovah’s Witnesses denomination for propagating the exclusivity and supremacy of its religion. This denomination now shares the same legal status as the Islamic State and the National Socialist Society.
In 2002, Russia enacted an extremism law with a provision defining religious extremism as “incitement of religious discord” in connection with acts or threats of violence. Five years later, the law was amended to allow prosecution for inciting religious discord even in the absence of any threat or act of violence. Mormons, Scientologists and even Pentecostals are now coming under increasing government pressure.
In return for public support from Russian Orthodox clergy, President Vladimir Putin attends church services and portrays himself as a defender of “Christian values.” Like the Byzantine emperors and Russian czars before him, he is using a de facto state religion to unify his empire!
“The Orthodox revival gave Russians an identity after the years of uncertainty that followed the fall of the Soviet Union,” private intelligence company Stratfor wrote last month. “The Kremlin has used this to its advantage, so effectively portraying support for Putin’s government as a religious duty that the church is now seen as part of the state apparatus.”
Post-Soviet efforts to remake Moscow into a representative government are failing. Russia has embraced an authoritarian leader driven to vaunt his nation back to the great power status he feels it deserves. This development has dangerous implications for the world. Russia is swiftly becoming a nuclear-armed czarist empire! ▪
Today we had an awesome ministry in Bratislava, Slovakia. We met this young woman (in the front) from Macau and she was realy interested about the Bible and about our preching work. She had many questions and finally we spent more than 5 hours with her answering her Bible questions. Photo shared by @luksharas
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The reference is to celebrating the birth of one's baby boy or girl. Nothing can stop a man from celebrating that. He is not celebrating the day only the fact that it happened.
Birthdays are a remembrance of that day. Not a solemn remembrance but a celebratory one.
That is my best guess at trying to answer your question. Maybe someone else will chime in with something more concrete.
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2001 C.E.
“Stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God” (Col 4:12) "Teachers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada yb01-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! yb-01E * Yearbook ca01 * Calendar km * Our Kingdom Ministry's Theocratic Ministry School Schedule be * Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education dg * Does God Really Care About Us? (revision of the 1992 original) ip-2 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind II la * A Satisfying Life - How to Attain It Do You Have an Immortal Spirit? Faithful Under Trials -- Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet Union No Blood -- Medicine Meets the Challenge Our Whole Association of Brothers - DVD The New World Society in Action (Video Re-release from the 1950's) Transfusion-Alternative Health Care -- Meeting Patient Needs and Rights Would You Like to Know More About the Bible? (Tract) Medical Directive md-E 6-01 (Blood Card) US Version for JW's Who is Like Jehovah Our God? - Audio Talk by Stephen Lett Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York requests official disassociation as an NGO from the United Nations
2000 C.E.
“We are not the sort that shrink back ... but the sort that have faith” (Heb 10:39) "Doers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada yb00-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! yb-00E * Yearbook ca00 * Calendar km * Our Kingdom Ministry's Theocratic Ministry School Schedule gf * You Can Be God’s Friend! ip-1 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind I jt * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Who Are They? - What Do They Believe? we * When Someone You Love Dies Charitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (2000, revised 2004) (new version needed.) Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000)
1999 C.E.
“Look! Now is the day of salvation” (2Co 6:2) "God's Prophetic Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada yb99-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower g-E * Awake! yb99 * Yearbook dp * Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy! No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?—1999- Tract Young People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends - Video 1999, 2003 - Purple Triangles - Brochure
1998 C.E.
“Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved” (Ro 10:13) "God's Way of Life" District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada. [5,888,650 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1997, 3.6% increase over the 1996 service year, 87,644 congregations.] see w98 2/15 pgs. 30-1, also see w99 1/1 pgs. 12-15. yb98-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! yb98 * Yearbook ct * Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?
gu * The Guidance of God - Our Way to Paradise (for Muslims)
ie * What Happens to Us When We Die? Study Guide for the Documentary Video "Jehovah’s Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault" Key Facts about the Kingdom Hall Assistance Program
1997 C.E.
“Teach me to do your will” (Ps 143:10) "Faith in God's Word" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [5,167,258 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1996, 4.4% increase over the 1995 service year, 81,908 congregations.] see w97 vol., pgs. 18-21. w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! yb97-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses ba * A Book for All People How to Start and Continue Bible Discussions (Persian/Gujarti) Noah * He Walked With God [DVD] Questions re; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (USA-California) for JW's Apply Yourself to Reading and Writing JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES STAND FIRM AGAINST NAZI ASSAULT Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Study Guide The Bible - It's Power In Your Life - Video District Convention Operations, for Convention Committee members Preparing for a Child Custody Case Involving Religious Issues
1997_Mott-Trille_v_Steed_decision_to_disbar.pdf
1996 C.E.
“Become doers of the word” (Jas 1:22) "Messengers of Godly Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,950,344 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1995, 5% increase over the 1994 service year, 78,620 congregations.] see w96 vol., pgs. 12-15. yb96-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! fy * The Secret of Family Happiness pc95 * Lasting Peace and Happiness - How to Find Them Jehovah's Witnesses What You Need to Know rq * What Does God Require of Us? Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault Purple Triangles Fear Not! - Nazi Persecution (Not a WT Film however it deals with JW's)
1995 C.E.
“Be harmoniously joined together in love” (Col 2:2) "Joyful Praisers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,695,111 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1994, 5% increase over the 1993 service year, 75,573 congregations.] see w95 vol., pgs. 12-15. y95-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! Who Are Jehovah's Witnesses? kl * Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life Family Care and Medical Management for Jehovah's Witnesses (abbreviated) Hellfire * Is It Part of Divine Justice? In Search of a Father (for Buddhists) Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (English version) Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (mainly for JWs) To the Ends of the Earth United by Divine Teaching ed * Jehovah's Witnesses and Education (revised 2002), intended for educators (covers)
Non-WT Publication from the same year:
1995_Frank_Mott_Trille_v._Steed.pdf
1994 C.E.
“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart” (Pr 3:5) "Godly Fear" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,483,900 publishers with 231 countries reporting in 1993, 4.5% increase over the 1992 service year, 73,070 congregations.] see w94 vol., pgs. 12-15. yb94-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! we * When Someone You Love Dies Does Fate Rule Our Lives? Or Does God Hold Us Responsible? The Bible -- Mankind's Oldest Modern Book The Greatest Name (for Muslims) Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (1994) Earth All-Over Jehovah's Witnesses Unity Obey What God Want - Edition for the Deaf The Louvre Museum - Bible in Hand Tour Sing Praises to Jehovah
1993 C.E.
“Instruct me, O Jehovah ... Unify my heart to fear your name” (Ps 86:11) "Divine Teaching" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,289,737 publishers with 229 countries reporting in 1992, 5.3% increase over the 1991 service year, 69,558 congregations.] see w93 vol., pgs. 12-15. yb93-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradise jv * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom pr * What Is the Purpose of Life? How Can You Find It? wj * Why Should We Worship God in Love and Truth? (for Hindus) The Bible -- Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy - Video School and Jehovah's Witnesses
1992 C.E
1991 C.E.
"Let anyone hearing say: 'Come!'" —Rev. 22:17 "Lovers of Freedom" District Conventions held in the United States,Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [3,846,311 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1990, 6.1% increase over the 1989 service year, 63,016 congregations.] see w91 vol., pgs. 18-21. yb91-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! gt * The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived sp * Spirits of the Dead - Can They Help You or Harm You? Do They Really Exist? (see also 2005 version above) ks-91E * "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock" The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history) 1991 - Total JW-US Supreme Court Cases Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York joins the United Nations as an NGO until 2001 for access to it's Library and information.
1990 C.E.
1989 C.E.
“Fear God and give him glory.”—Rev. 14:7. "Godly Devotion" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, El Salvador, Italy, and Poland. [3,430,926 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1988, 6.0% increase over the 1987 service year, 57,670 congregations.] see w89 vol., pgs. 4-7. yb89-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! Jan 1st issue revision br78 * Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Twentieth Century gm * The Bible - God's Word or Man's? om * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministry pe * You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth rs * Reasoning From the Scriptures ti * Should You Believe in the Trinity? yp * Questions Young People Ask - Answers That Work
1988 C.E.
1987 C.E.
“As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” —Joshua 24:15 "Trust in Jehovah" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Belize, Germany, Liberia, and Papua New Guinea. [3,063,289 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1986, 6.9% increase over the 1985 service year, 52,177 congregations.] see w87 vol., pgs. 10-13. Talks from 1987 yb87-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! (four-color edition, January 8, 1987) No. 15—Life in a Peaceful New World—1987, revised 1992 - Tract No. 13--Why You Can Trust the Bible - Tract No. 16—What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?—1987- Tract Direct and Cross Examination Questions in Child Custody Cases (1987)
1986 C.E.
“Go . . . declare abroad the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:60. "Divine Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Austria, El Salvador, Ghana, Guinea, Panama, Vanuatu, and Zambia. [2,865,183 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1985, 6.9% increase over the 1984 service year, 49,716 congregations.] see w86 vol., pgs. 20-25. yb86-E * Yearbook of Jehovah''s Witnesses Examining the Scriptures Daily
Beginning in 1986, Examining the Scriptures Daily was published as a separate booklet instead of as the last 128 pages of the Yearbook.
w-E * //The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom// (four-color edition, January 1, 1986) April 1st edition g-E * Awake! je * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Unitedly Doing God’s Will Worldwide Lmn * “Look! I Am Making All Things New” (Brochure) tp * True Peace and Security - How Can You Find It? vi * Victory Over Death - Is It Possible for You? - intended for Hindus ws * Worldwide Security Under the “Prince of Peace” Rwanda Persecutes Christians
1985 C.E.
“Fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 Tim. 4:5. "Integrity Keepers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, Columbia, Germany, Haiti, Kenya, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Greece, and Poland. [2,842,531 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1984, 7.1% increase over the 1983 service year, 47,869 congregations.] see w85 vol., pgs. 20-25. yb85-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradise rs * Reasoning From the Scriptures ce * Life - How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation? int * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures revision of the 1969 version Convention Reports Missionary Counsel Booklet You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth (reduced size) 1985 Talks Decision - Talk by Frederick W. Franz Weekend Miracle - Non WTBTS Publication report on 2 Day Kingdom Halls
1984 C.E.
“Speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14. "Kingdom Increase" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, India, and South Africa. [2,652,323 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1983, 6.8% increase over the 1982 service year, 46,235 congregations.] see w84 vol., pgs. 20-23. yb84-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses Calendar of Jehovah’s Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! na * The Divine Name That Will Endure Forever bi12 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures Rbi8 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures - With References (Large print edition) su * Survival Into a New Earth Centennial of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (brochure / program) Sing Praises to Jehovah - 1984 1984 District Convention Postcard
1983 C.E.
“Clothe yourselves with love . . . a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14. "Kingdom Unity" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. [2,342,634 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1982, 4.2% increase over the 1981 service year, 44,953 congregations.] see w83 vol., pgs. 18-21. Calendar of Jehovah’s Witnesses, annually since 1983 yb83-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (large-print edition, 1983) g-E * Awake! ku * From Kurukshetra to Armageddon - And Your Survival - intended for Hindus sc * In Search of a Father - intended for Buddhists sj * School and Jehovah’s Witnesses om * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministry uw * United in Worship of the Only True God Good News for All Nations District Convention Postcard Talks (in the older wiki) Talks from 1983
1982 C.E.
1981 C.E.
“Your loyal ones will bless you. About the glory of your kingship they will talk.”—Ps. 145:10, 11. "Kingdom Loyalty" District Conventions held in the United States, and Madeira. [2,175,403 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1980, 3.7% increase over the 1979 service year, 43,181 congregations.] see w81 vol., pgs. 26-29. yb81-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! bi12-81 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1981 revision) kc * “Let Your Kingdom Come” tr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life - Revised - original was in 1968
1980 C.E.
1979 C.E.
“My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”—John 15:8. "Living Hope" District Conventions held in the United States, El Salvadore, and Liberia. [2,096,698 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1978, -1.4% decrease from the 1977 service year, 42,255 congregations.] see w79 vol., pgs. 18-21. yb-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! bw * Choosing the Best Way of Life
cj * Commentary on the Letter of James br78 * Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century (revised edition) Study Questions for the book Is This Life All There Is? Study Report (Form)
1978 C.E.
“They will not prevail against you, for ‘I [Jehovah] am with you . . . to deliver you.’”—Jer. 1:19. "Victorious Faith" International Conventions held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands, Northern Europe, Central and Western Europe, Southern Europe, Asia-Orient, Hawaii, South Pacific, and Africa. [2,117,194 publishers with 216 countries reporting in 1977, -1.0% decrease from the 1976 service year, 41,635 congregations.] see w78 vol., pgs. 24-27. 1978 Talks yb78-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! my * My Book of Bible Stories fl * Making Your Family Life Happy us * Unseen Spirits - Do They Help Us? Or Do They Harm Us? - intended for spiritists or tribal religions Unseen Spirits - Do They Help Us Or Do They Harm Us? 1978 Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century
1977 C.E.
“You have need of endurance, in order that . . . you may receive the fulfillment of the promise.”—Heb. 10:36. "Joyful Workers" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, Mali, Peru, and the Solomon Islands. [2,138,537 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1976, 3.7% increase over the 1975 service year, 40,155 congregations.] see w77 vol., pgs. 20-23 yb77-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! bq * Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Question of Blood go * Our Incoming World Government - God’s Kingdom lp * Life Does Have a Purpose Blood Transfusion-Why Not for Jehovah's Witnesses? Bible Topics for Discussion, included in reduced format as a NWT appendix from 1981 "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock" (elder's manual) Talks
1976 C.E.
“Awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.”—2 Pet. 3:14.
In 1976, the Governing Body was organized into six committees to supervise the Kingdom work around the world. "Sacred Service" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Crete, El Salvador, Greece, and Spain. [2,062,449 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1975, 9.7% increase over the 1974 service year, 38,256 congregations.] see w76 vol., pgs. 20-23. yb76-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtower g-E * Awake! gh * Good News - To Make You Happy hs * Holy Spirit - The Force Behind the Coming New Order! yy * Your Youth - Getting the Best out of It
1975 C.E.
1974 C.E.
1973 C.E.
“But we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—Mic. 4:5. "Divine Victory" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle and South America, the South Pacific, and Africa. [1,596,442 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1972, 5.7% increase over the 1971 service year, 28,407 congregations.] see w73 vol., pgs. 24-27. yb73-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * Watchtower g-E * Awake cn * Comprehensive Concordance dy * Divine Victory - Its Meaning for Distressed Humanity ka * God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached tp73 * True Peace and Security - From What Source? Release from Liability (Blood Form used by JW's)
Jehovah's Witnesses Alternatives to Blood Transfusions 1973 - pediatrics version
non-Watchtower Publications from this year: Watchtower Top Doctor on Blood
1972 C.E.
“Say among the nations: ‘Jehovah himself has become king.’”—Ps. 96:10. "Divine Rulership" Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, and Greenland. [1,510,245 publishers with 207 countries reporting in 1971, 9.1% increase over the 1970 service year, 27,154 congregations.] see w72 vol., pgs. 22-25. In 1972, congregation oversight was assigned to a body of elders instead of to one congregation overseer. All qualified men were encouraged to reach out to share in ‘shepherding the flock of God under their care.’ (1 Pet. 5:2) yb72-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * Watchtower g-E * Awake dn * Divine Rulership - The Only Hope of All Mankind or * Organization for Kingdom Preaching and Disciple Making pm * Paradise Restored to Mankind - By Theocracy! Kingdom Ministry School Course The Bible in Living English - by Steven Byington
1971 C.E.
1970 C.E.
“Go therefore and make disciples . . . baptizing them.”—Matt. 28:19. "Men of Goodwill" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Brazil, Fiji, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Senegal. [1,256,784 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1969, 8.7% increase over the 1968 service year, 25,694 congregations.] see w70 vol., pgs. 22-25. yb70E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * Watchtower g-E * Awake bi12-70 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1970 revision) sv * Saving the Human Race - In the Kingdom Way
1969 C.E.
“Lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” - Luke 21:28 "Peace on Earth" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, England, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Burma, Nigeria, El Salvador, Liberia, and Mexico. [1,155,826 publishers with 200 countries reporting in 1968, 5.6% increase over the 1967 service year, 25,409 congregations.] see w69 vol., pgs. 22-25. Letter regarding expansion in Brooklyn, New York w-E * Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link #2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses Our Kingdom Ministry fm * “Then Is Finished the Mystery of God” Questions on the Book "Then Is Finished the Mystery of God" int69 * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures is * Is the Bible Really the Word of God? Study Questions for the Book Is the Bible Really the Word of God? Aid to Bible Understanding (A-Exodus) 1969 Watchtower HQ Letter to the Mexico Branch regarding the Military Reserves (needs it's own page) 1969 Convention Reports
1968 C.E.
“Also, in all the nations the good news has to be preached first.” - Mark 13:10 "Good News for All Nations" District Assemblies held in United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, and Zambia. [1,094,280 publishers with 197 countries reporting in 1967, 3.4% increase over the 1966 service year, 25,206 congregations.] see w68 vol., pgs. 24-27. w-E * Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses Letter to All Congregations Regarding the Assassination of Robert "Bobby" Kennedy rl * Man’s Rule About to Give Way to God’s Rule tr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible? Would You Like to Understand the Bible?
BBC Interview with London Bethel Representative Phillip Reese regarding 1975
1967 C.E.
"Here I am! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8 "Disciple Making" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Israel, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, and Zambia. [1,058, 675 publishers with 199 countries reporting in 1966, 2.4% increase over the 1965 service year, 24,910 congregations.] see w67 vol., pgs. 24-27. 1967 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses ev * Did Man Get Here by Evolution or by Creation? qm * Qualified to Be Ministers (Revised edition from 1955) Learn to Read and Write rn - Rescuing a Great Crowd of Mankind out of Armageddon yl - “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Foot”
1966 C.E.
1965 C.E.
“Do not become fearful of those who kill the body.” Matt 10:2 "Word of Truth" Assemblies heldin the United States, Canada, Belgium, Fiji, Ireland, and Norway. [1,001,870 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1964, 4.7% increase over the 1963 service year, 23,483 congregations.] see w65 vol., pgs. 22-25. 1965 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses gn * “This Good News of the Kingdom” (Revised edition) gv * World Government on the Shoulder of the Prince of Peace im * “Things in Which It Is Impossible for God to Lie” ms * “Make Sure of All Things; Hold Fast to What Is Fine” Branch Office Procedure of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (revised)
1964 C.E.
“Filled with the holy spirit and ... speaking the word of God with boldness.” - Acts 4:31 "Fruitage of the Spirit" Assemblies held throughout the United States & Canada, also in El Salvador, Liberia, Nigeria, and the Solomon Islands. [956,648 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1963, 3.9% increase over the 1962 service year, 22,761 congregations.] see w64 vol., pgs. 24-27. 1964 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses pw * “Peace Among Men of Good Will” or Armageddon - Which? Life in God's New Order
1963 C.E.
“Now we are not the sort that shrink back to destruction, but the sort that have faith to the preserving alive of the soul.”—Heb. 10:39 1963 "Everlasting Good News" International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses - includes color video of Highlights produced by WTBTS - held in a world tour 24-cities. [920,920 publishers with 189 countries reporting in 1962, 4.1% increase over the 1961 service year, 22,166 congregations.] see w63 vol., pgs. 24-27. mg63 * Report on “Everlasting Good News” Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1963 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses si * “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial” (1963, revised 1983, 1990) bf * “Babylon the Great Has Fallen!” God’s Kingdom Rules! bi8-63 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Large print edition) ln * Living in Hope of a Righteous New World wg * When God Is King Over All the Earth
Under the date of April 11th., at Vatican City, Pope John XXIII published his encyclical entitled "Pacem in Terris" and in it he praised the United Nations Organization. He died on June 3rd., after receiving many blood transfusions in May. See bf pg. 544 par. 5 - pg. 545 par. 1.
1962 C.E.
“Be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah,” (Ps. 27:14) "Courageous Ministers" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, El Salvador, and India. [884,587 publishers with 185 countries reporting in 1961, 3.9% increase over the 1960 service year, 21,557 congregations.] see w62 vol., pgs. 22-25. 1962 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses tc * Take Courage - God’s Kingdom Is at Hand! wr * “The Word” - Who Is He? According to John
In Vatican City the second ecumenical Vatican Council is opened by Pope John XXIII, with many non-Roman Catholic delegate observers present, on Oct. 11th. But on Dec. 8th., Pope John XXIII adjourned the council until Sept. 8th., 1963.
1961 C.E.
1960 C.E.
“Seek peace and pursue it. For Jehovah’s eyes are upon the righteous.” (1 Peter 3:11, 12) "Peace-Pursuing" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, American Samoa, and the Philippines. [803,482 publishers with 175 countries reporting in 1959, 12% increase over the 1958 service year, 19,982 congregations.] see w60 vol., pgs. 20-22. 1960 Watchtower g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3 yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses bi6 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures V; Ezekiel – Malachi sw * Security During “War of the Great Day of God the Almighty” Kingdom Ministry School Course (See 1966 version until we get this one) Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusion - The Facts
1959 C.E.
1958 C.E.
1957 C.E.
“From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him,” Ps. 96.2 "Life-Giving Wisdom" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Far East, Italy, Japan, Liberia, and Taiwan. [591,556 publishers with 162 countries reporting in 1956, 3.6% increase over the 1955 service year, 16,240 congregations.] see w57 vol., pgs. 24-26. 1957 Watchtower g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3 yb-57E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses Faith on the March - by A.H. Macmillan (Technically NOT a WT Publication - yet authorized by N.H. Knorr) bi-ps * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures III: Job – Song of Solom hn * Healing of the Nations Has Drawn Near
1956 C.E.
“Prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing.” (Malachi 3:10 AS) District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Alaska, Argentina, Australia, Far East, Fiji, India (3),Japan, Philippines, Taiwan. [570,694 publishers with 158 countries reporting in 1955, 8.5% increase over the 1954 service year, 16,044 congregations.] see w56 vol., pgs. 24-26 1956 Watchtower g-E * Awake yb-56E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT Manual of Theocratic News Service Information
1955 C.E.
1954 C.E.
1953 C.E.
“Worship Jehovah in holy array” (Ps 29:2, AS) At the "New World Society International Assembly" held in the Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., U.S.A., the first in a series of five volumes of the New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures is released to a crowd of 132,811 attendees on July 22nd. this series was completed in 1960. [426,704 publishers with 127 countries reporting in 1952, 11% increase over the 1951 service year, 13,942 congregations.] see w53 vol., pgs. 16 & 17. 1953 "New World" Assembly Report 1953 Watchtower g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3 yb-53E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT aa * After Armageddon - God’s New World bi4 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures I: Genesis – Ruth bn * Basis for Belief in a New World Make Sure Of All Things - 1953 Do You Believe in Evolution or Creation? Man's Only Hope for Peace New Heavens and a New Earth Procedure of Jehovah's Witnesses under Selective Service-Hayden C. Covington Report of New World Society Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses The Sign of Christ's Presence This Good News of the Kingdom Unassigned Territory in the United States Which Is the Right Religion? Working Together in Unity 1953 Photos
1952 C.E.
“Say to the prisoners, Go forth.”—Isa. 49:9. "Press on to Maturity" District Assemblies held in select cities and countries. [394,694 publishers with 120 countries reporting in 1951, 17% increase over the 1950 service year, 13,470 congregations.] see w52 vol., pgs. 16 & 17. 1952 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb-52E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT gw * God’s Way Is Love lg * “Let God Be True” (Revised edition April 1,1952 second edition, 1er.1946) Dwelling Together in Unity Hope for the Dead How Valuable Is the Bible? Life in a New World The Trinity, Divine Mystery or Pagan Myth?
1951 C.E.
“Praise Jah, you people, because Jehovah our God, the Almighty, has begun to rule as king.” (Rev. 19:6, NW) "Clean Worship" International Assemblies held in the United States of America, Australia, France, Far East (Japan), Italy, Germany, Norway, Philipines, and Puerto Rico. [328,572 publishers with 116 countries reporting in 1950, 18% increase over the 1949 service year, 13,238 congregations.] see w51 vol., pgs. 16 & 17. 1951 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb-51E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT wc * Will Religion Meet the World Crisis? Awake from Sleep! T04 Hell-Fire-Bible Truth or Pagan Scare? Jehovah's Witnesses Communists or Christians? Report of the Clean Worship Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?
1950 C.E.
“Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2) At the "Theocracy's Increase International Assembly" in Yankee Stadium, New York, N.Y. U.S.A., the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures is released to a crowd of 82,075 attendees on August 2nd (the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is released in six volumes, from 1950 to 1960, beginning with the Christian Greek Scriptures). See w 97 10/15 pgs. 8-12. w-E * The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (format change, August 15, 1950) 1950 Watchtower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb-50E * Yearbook WBTS Defending and Legally Establishing the Good News INFORMANT bi7 * New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures el * “This Means Everlasting Life” or el * This Means Everlasting Life ew * Evolution Versus the New World lf50 * Can You Live Forever in Happiness on Earth? Report of the Theocracy's Increase Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses Songs to Jehovah’s Praise 1950 Photos # Baptized in 1950
1949 C.E.
“I . . . will yet praise thee more and more. (Ps. 71:14) w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Awake yb-49E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT ko * The Kingdom Hope of All Mankind
1948 C.E.
“I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” (Ps. 57:9, A.S.V.) World Council of Churches is formally organized in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in its first World Assembly, August 22nd-September 5th. w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g- * Awake / Link # 2 yb-48E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT pg * Permanent Governor of All Nations The Watchtower Story
1947 C.E.
“Oh praise Jehovah, all ye nations”. (Ps. 117:1, Am. Stan. Ver.) w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Awake / Link # 2 yb-47E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT 1947 The Joy Of All The People 1947 Photos
1946 C.E.
1945 C.E.
“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19, Am. Stan. Ver.) [October], THE UNITED NATIONS organization is ratified and goes into effect, the LEAGUE OF NATIONS is dissolved on January 10, 1946, when the first General Assembly of the United Nations opened in London, England [symbolic scarlet-colored beast out of the abyss], "the disgusting thing that causes desolation," (Daniel 11:31) since the collapse of the Nazi-Fascist powers at the end of WW II, there has been a rivalry between the superpowers, one representing the KING OF THE NORTH, dominating a socilistic bloc of nations, and the other representing the KING OF THE SOUTH, dominating a largely capitalistic bloc of nations. (Daniel 11:37, 38) See w 97 7/1 pgs. 10-25, also yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98. w-E * Watchtower (link # 2) g-E * Consolation
yb-45E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT (5Mo) 1945 Informant dr * The “Commander to the Peoples” mk * ‘The Meek Inherit the Earth’ ta * Theocratic Aid to Kingdom Publishers Organization Instructions for the Kingdom Publisher Theocratic Aid to Kingdom Publishers 1945 - Charter of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
1944 C.E.
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God.” (Psalm 143:10) At the "United Announcer's Theocratic Assembly" in Buffalo, New York U.S.A., the Watch Tower edition of the American Standard Version Bible, from the Society's own presses is released on August 10th. w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3) g-E * Consolation yb-44E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT ge * The Coming World Regeneration ki * “The Kingdom Is at Hand” The Kingdom Is at Hand Study Questions ni * “The Kingdom of God Is Nigh” ow * One World, One Government rw * Religion Reaps the Whirlwind Kingdom Service Song Book Public Meeting Campaign Report of the United Announcers' Theocratic Assembly
1943 C.E.
1942 C.E.
“Blameless in the day of our Lord” (1 Cor. 1 : ? While the world is in the heat of battle during World War II, Jehovah's santuary class held an assembly, with 53-conventions in the United States of America, holding simultaneous sessions from Sept. 18-20. This assembly grew to earth-wide proportions when 80-conventions on 4-continents besides islands joined in having the same program. The president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society spoke on the subject "Peace-Can It Last?" He showed that WW II would end, and that the international peace beast would ascend out of the abyss but that it would finally go off into destruction. Edition of the King James Bible, printed on the Watch Tower Society's presses is released. Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire goes before the United States Supreme Court w * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3) g-E Consolation yb-42E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
1942 Informant INFORMANT (5Mo) hp42 * Hope pe42 * Peace - Can It Last? wl * The New World (J.F. Rutherford) Jehovah's Witnesses: Who Are They? What Is Their Work?: - J.F. Rutherford Jehovah's Witnesses-Their Position (London) King James Version (printed on WTBTS presses) Kingdom News No. 02 ("The Finished Mystery and Why Suppressed-Clergymen Take a Hand): - J.F. Rutherford Organization Instructions: - J.F. Rutherford Report of the New World Theocratic Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses The New World Study Questions
1941 C.E.
“Salvation unto our God . . . and unto the Lamb” (Rev. 7:10, A.R.V.) In May, 17-nations are no longer members of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS [being embroiled in World War II, leading to that organizations collapse in December]. The United States of America becomes the ally of Great Britain in World War II, thus continuing the struggle between the KING OF THE NORTH & the KING OF THE SOUTH as prophesied through Daniel at Daniel 11:1-27. See yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98, also bf pg. 592. w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower yb-41E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses g-E * Consolation INFORMANT ci * Children (J.F. Rutherford) cm * Comfort All That Mourn gt41 * God and the State to * Theocracy Children Study Questions: -J.F. Rutherford End of Axis Powers-J.F. Rutherford Model Study No. 3: -J.F. Rutherford Report of the Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly:-J.F. Rutherford The New World-J.F. Rutherford Kingdom News #9 1941 Watchtower Condemns O.R. Moyle in a Resolution Talks from 1941
1940 C.E.
“My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”--Ps. 13:5. w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link #3) yb-40E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses g-E * Consolation INFORMANT dm * Conspiracy Against Democracy fc40 * Judge Rutherford Uncovers Fifth Column rf * Refugees rg * Religion (J.F. Rutherford) se40 * Satisfied Dividing the People - J.F. Rutherford End of Nazism: - J.F. Rutherford It Must Be Stopped - J.F. Rutherford Kingdom News No. 7 Kingdom News No. 11 (The People Have a Right to Good News Now): jp 200 Kingdom News No. 12 (The Last War Wins Peace Eternal) Kingdom News No. 13 (Education for Life in the New World) Kingdom News No. 14 (Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth) Law-Abiding - J.F. Rutherford The Messenger: - J.F. Rutherford
1940 Talks Minersville School District vs. Gobitis - United States Supreme Court case
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1933 C.E.
“The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Prov. 18: 10, October 14th, On September 8, 1926, Germany had been admitted to the League of Nations, but Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler marched Germany out of the league on October 14, 1933. Boldly he went from one worldly success to another, annexing Austria and then Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia and forming the Axis powers, including faraway Japan. Earlier that year, in July, Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen negotiated in Hitler's behalf a concordat with the Vatican and with Pope Pius XI. See yw pg. 274. J.F. Rutherford would write a Letter to Hitler. w-E * Watchtower Link # 2 g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2 yb-33E * Yearbook IBSA cs-33 * The Crisis (J.F. Rutherford) dv * Dividing the People (J.F. Rutherford) in * Intolerance (J.F. Rutherford) pp * Preparation (J.F. Rutherford) sk * Escape to the Kingdom (J.F. Rutherford) Instructions for Car Drivers - J.F. Rutherford Outline for Transcription Meetings - J.F. Rutherford Your Work With Transcription Machines - J.F. Rutherford
1932 C.E.
“They shall know that I am Jehovah” Eze 6:10 w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age yb-32E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association af * Hereafter (J.F. Rutherford) de * Cause of Death gd * Who Is God? (J.F. Rutherford) ho * Home and Happiness (J.F. Rutherford) ke * Keys of Heaven (J.F. Rutherford) lb * Liberty (J.F. Rutherford) le32 * Health and Life nd * What You Need (J.F. Rutherford) nw * Good News Bearing Testimony: - J.F. Rutherford fw * The Final War - J.F. Rutherford The Kingdom, the Hope of the World - J.F. Rutherford (this may be the revised version seen below in 1931?) pr32 * Preservation or pr32 * Preservation (J.F. Rutherford) tu * What Is Truth? or tu * What Is Thruth (J.F.Rutherford) v-2 * Vindication II or v-2 * Vindication - tome II (J.F. Rutherford) v-3 * Vindication III or v-3 * Vindication - Tome III (J.F. Rutherford) wd * Where Are the Dead? or wd * Where Are The Dead? (J.F. Rutherford)
1931 C.E.
“The Lord preserveth all them that love him ; but all the wicked will he destroy.” Ps. 145:20. The name "Jehovah's Witnesses" is embraced by adopting a resolution at the International Assembly held in Columbus, Ohio U.S.A. The Watchtower removed the cross from the cover in 1931. The Watchtower started teaching that the cross was a pagan symbol in 1936. w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower The Watchtower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, October 15, 1931) g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2 yb-31E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association or yb-31E * Yearbook IBSAn Bethel Home Rules & Regulations he * Heaven and Purgatory or he * Heaven and Purgatory (J.F. Rutherford) kw * The Kingdom, the Hope of the World (revised) - J.F. Rutherford or kw * The Kingdom - The Hope of the World (J.F. Rutherford) v-1 * Vindication I A Testimony - J.F. Rutherford The Messenger - J.F. Rutherford also included here The Messenger Convention Report
1930 C.E.
“Sing unto the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1 w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age yb-30E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association Prophecy (J.F. Rutherford) cc * Crimes and Calamities or cc * Crimes and Calamities - The Cause - The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford) August 11, the book "Light," in two volumes, is released at Watch Tower headquarters, explaining the Book of Revelation. lt-1-30 * Light I or lt-1-30 * Light - Tom e I (J.F. Rutherford) lt-2-30 * Light II or lt-2-30 * Light - Tome II (J.F. Rutherford) ph30 * Prohibition - League of Nations or ph30 * Prohibition League of Nations - Born God or the Devil - Which? (J.F. Rutherford) wp * War or Peace, Which? or wp * War or Peace - Which? (J.F. Rutherford) In Rebuttal-To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcast Division - J.F. Rutherford Information by the Peoples Pulpit Association, To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcasting Division:
1929 C.E.
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1928 C.E.
“Sing forth the honor of his name.” (Psalm 66: 2) An International Assembly is held in Detroit, Mich. U.S.A., July 30-Aug. 6. Resolution: "Declaration Against Satan and for Jehovah" is adopted, the final resolution in a series of seven. See re pgs. 172-3. w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2 yb-28E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association Bulletin-Special Colporteur Edition: - J.F. Rutherford Songs of Praise to Jehovah - J.F. Rutherford Special Colporteur Bulletin-Winter Edition: - J.F. Rutherford Prosperity Sure (J.F. Rutherford) Reconciliation (J.F. Rutherford) The Last Days (J.F. Rutherford) Government (J.F. Rutherford) The Messenger: July, 31, 1928 to August, 6 1928 - J.F. Rutherford also included here
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1923 C.E.
“We all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18 A General Assembly is held in Los Angeles, CA. U.S.A., in August. Resolution: "Proclamation- A Warning to All Christians" is adopted. See re pgs. 134-5, 140, & 173. w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower / Link # 3 g-E * Golden Age) g-E * Golden Age Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (for Chinese) Proclamation-A Warning to All Christians - J.F. Rutherford World Distress Why? The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford) IBSA The Laodicean Messenger (Bible Educational Institute Chicago, Illinois 3rd ed)
1922 C.E.
“Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:57
Second International Assembly is held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 5-12. Resolution: "Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders" is adopted in the first of a series of seven resolutions in successive years. See re pgs. 134, 140, & 173. w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower / Link #3 g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2 Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders - J.F. Rutherford The Bible on Our Lord's Return - J.F. Rutherford
1921 C.E.
1920 C.E.
“The Lord is my strength and song.”-Psalm 118: 1 LEAGUE OF NATIONS begins sessions, EIGHTH WORLD POWER. See yw pgs. 104-27. w-E * The Watch Tower g-E * Golden Age (Awake) or g-E * Golden Age
1920's IBSA Cards The Golden Age ABC - J.F. Rutherford Millions Now Living Will Never Die - J.F. Rutherford Talking with the Dead
1919 C.E.
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Lord, and righteousness which is of me, saith the Lord.” Isa 54:17 [March] J.F. Rutherford, and seven associate officers are exonerated of all charges, Babylon the Great has fallen and releases her captivity of Jehovah's Name People, never to be able to enslave them again. Babylon the Great to be destroyed at Armageddon. Two dead witnesses revived in fulfillment of Revelation 11:11, 12. See re pgs. 169-71 pars. 23-9. First assembly of Bible Students under Watch Tower Society supervision held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 1-8. The Golden Age, [now Awake!] begins publication in October. w-E * The Watch Tower / Link # 2 g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age ("every other Wednesday", October 1, 1919 to September 22, 1937) / Link # 3 The Case of the International Bible Students Association 'The Facts' - Petition to US President for Executive Clemency Calamities-Why Permitted?: - J.F. Rutherford Can the Living Talk With the Dead? (Talking With the Dead?) - J.F. Rutherford Christian Science: - J.F. Rutherford Comforting Words of Life: - J.F. Rutherford Demons Infest Earth's Atmosphere: - J.F. Rutherford Do You Believe in the Resurrection?: - J.F. Rutherford Do You Know?: - J.F. Rutherford Earth to Be Filled With Glory: - J.F. Rutherford Gathering the Lord's Jewels: - J.F. Rutherford Golden Age at the Door: - J.F. Rutherford Hope of Immortality: - J.F. Rutherford Is the Soul Immortal?: - J.F. Rutherford Is There a God?: - J.F. Rutherford Joyful Message for the Sin-Sick: - J.F. Rutherford Our Responsibility as Christians: - J.F. Rutherford Predestination and Election: - J.F. Rutherford Spiritism Is Demonism: - J.F. Rutherford The Bruising of Satan: - J.F. Rutherford The Case of the International Bible Students Association - J.F. Rutherford The Dawn of a New Era: - J.F. Rutherford The Golden Age ABC - J.F. Rutherford The Liberty of the Gospel: - J.F. Rutherford The Messenger of Laodicea - J.F. Rutherford The Rich Man in Hell: - J.F. Rutherford Thieves in Paradise: - J.F. Rutherford To Whom the Work Is Entrusted: - J.F. Rutherford Weeping All Night: - J.F. Rutherford What Is the Soul?: - J.F. Rutherford Where Are the Dead?: - J.F. Rutherford Why God Permits Evil: - J.F. Rutherford The Bible Students Convention Reports (January, 2-5, 1919 - Pittsburgh) What Russell Taught by Leslie W. Jones
1918 C.E.
“The end of all things is at hand: Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer; and above all things have fervent love among yourselves. (1 Peter 4:7,8) [June] J.F. Rutherford, second president of the Watch Tower Society, along with seven associate officers are sentenced to long prison terms on false charges. Two dead witnesses in fulfillment of Revelation 11:7-10. See re pgs. 167-8 pars. 19-22. On February 24th, the first delivery of the talk "The World Has Ended--Millions Now Living May Never Die" at Los Angeles, CA. convention. See jv pg. 719. What happened to the ressurection of the anointed to heaven in 1918? w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower Unspoken Sermon Berean Studies on The Finished Mystery - J.F. Rutherford Kingdom News No. 36: The New Millennium What Does the Future Hold for You? The Revelation of Jesus Christ (according to the Sinaitic Text) Facts for Shareholders (November 15, 1917 WBTS) Judge Rutherford Writes a Letter from Prison
1917 C.E.
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”-Numbers 6:24-26 (Chosen by Brother Russell before his death) April 6th United States president Wilson declared a state of war existed with Germany and officially enters with its partner, Britian, in the dual world power alliance of the KINGS OF THE SOUTH fighting against the KINGS OF THE NORTH. See yw pg. 272. Russian clergy hold a General Council of Moscow [Sept.- Oct.] and restore Russian patriarchate abolished by Tzar Peter the Great. Russian revolution, Bolshaviki disestablish the Russian Church as the State Church. w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower The Bible Students Monthly (The Fall of Babylon) - J.F. Rutherford Studies in the Scriptures - volume VII - The Finished Mystery IBSA -C. Woodward, G. Fisher but attributed to C.T. Russell What Pastor Russell Said-Edited by Leslie W. Jones Pastor Russell’s Sermons Harvest Shiftings A Message to the Watchers - LIGHT after DARKNESS (September 1, 1917 C.T.Russell) EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 or EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 OLD TESTAMENT The Parable of the Penny
1916 C.E.
(Motto) “Strong in faith.” Psalm 116 United States of America becomes the Ally of Great Britian in World War I. [Effectively rescuing the SEVENTH WORLD POWER after Great Britain received the "sword stroke" that could have been fatal, the United States came to the rescue. (Rev. 13:13) See w88 12/15 pgs. 19-20, also see re pgs. 190-2 pars. 13-20. Britain and the United States of America become a dual world power, or KINGS OF THE SOUTH. See yw pgs. 104-27 & 220-63, also bf pg. 592. w-E * The Watch Tower Convention "Limited" Release - "Things to Remember" - Transcontinental Special 1913 Home and Office Rules - C.T. Russell Biography of Pastor Charles Taze Russell at the age of 60
Letter Regarding the Death of Pastor Russell
1915 C.E.
“Are ye able to drink of My cup?” (Mt 20:20-23) w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower IBSA Our Temple Chicago A Great Battle in the Ecclesiastical Heavens - J.F.Rutherford What Say The Scriptures About Hell - IBSA
1914 C.E.
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1913 C.E.
“What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 116:12, 13 w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower In the Garden of the Lord - C.T. Russell
Brooklyn Tabernacle (Tract)
1912 C.E.
(Unknown) w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtowerw-E * Watch Tower (January 1, 1912 Vol.XXXII n°1) Suggestive Hints To New Colporteurs Berean Studies on The Battle of Armageddon - C.T. Russell Berean Studies on The Time Is at Hand - C.T. Russell Berean Studies on Thy Kingdom Come - C.T. Russell Debate between C.T.Russell - L.S.White (february, 23-28, 1908 Head at Music - Cincinatti - Ohio)
1911 C.E.
(Unknown) w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower Souvenir Notes Bible Students’ Convention Berean Studies on The Divine Plan of The Ages - C.T. Russell Everybody's Paper - C.T. Russell
1910 C.E.
(Motto) “Love one another as I have loved you”—unto self-sacrifice. (John 15:12) w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower Berean Studies on The At-one-ment Between God and Man 1910 edition - C.T. Russell Jewish Hopes - C.T. Russell
1909 C.E.
My help cometh from the Lord (Ps. 121:2) Headquarters of WATCH TOWER SOCIETY is transferred from Pittsburg, PA., U.S.A. to Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A. Sweden Branch Office established
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, 1909) Berean Bible Teachers' Manual Berean Questions on Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices - C.T. Russell Bible Student's Manual - Clayton J. Woodworth Peoples Pulpit - C.T. Russell Photos: Souvenir Notes - Bible Students Conventions 1910 News-clippings from 1892-1909 from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Photos: Charles T. Russell in Copenhagen, Denmark with the local Bible Students group
1908 C.E.
(Unknown) w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * The Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Zion’s Glad Songs (needs it's own page) The Wonderful Story of God's Love No. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of Restitution No. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of Immortality No. 82—What Is the Soul? No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day Adventist
1907 C.E.
“Ye are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” for “I have chosen you out of the world.” John 17:9, 11, 21 w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower (needs it's own page) Instructor's Guide and Berean Index - C.T. Russell Watch Tower Bible (King James Version with Berean Helps) (Bible Students Edition, Berean Bible) Daily Heavenly MANNA for the Household of FAITH (Zion's Watch Tower)
No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit No. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary? No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by Righteousness No. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?
1906 C.E.
(Motto) “In due time” 1 Tim 2:6 “Be patient therefore, brethren.” w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower No. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the Birthright No. 73—(Same as No. 57) No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation No. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!
1905 C.E.
“Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore get wisdom.” Prov 4:7 w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Hymns of the Millennial Dawn In the Garden of the Lord 1905 (needs it's own page) No. 68—Increasing Influence of Spiritism No. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-Elect No. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to Mankind No. 71—(Same as No. 15) Mailing Tract - Why God Permits Evil
1904 C.E.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are reputable; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8 w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Daily Heavenly Manna for the Household of Faith-Gertrude W. Seibert Studies in the Scriptures V The At-one-ment Between God and Man Studies in the Scripture - volume VI - The New Creation No. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects Examined No. 65—(Same as No. 11) No. 66—(Same as No. 21) No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)
1903 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Debate between C.T.Russell vs Dr.E.L.Eaton (october, 20-25 Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. PA) No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King? No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised) No. 62—(Same as No. 12) No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man
1902 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower The Emphatic Diaglott No. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet) No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits Them No. 58—(Same as No. 17) No. 59—The World’s Hope
1901 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower No. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things Spoken No. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal Torment No. 54—(Same as No. 14) No. 55—(Same as No. 32)
1900 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Zion's Glad Songs - C.T. Russell No. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet) No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel? April No. 50—(German translation of No. 49) No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the Lord
1899 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Tabernacle Shadows of The "Better Sacrifices" Studies in the Scriptures - volume V - AT-ONE-MENT between GOD AND MAN Tabernacle Shadows (needs it's own page) No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels No. 45—(Same as No. ? No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two Flocks No. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)
1898 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower No. 40—What Is the Soul? No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age? No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With Christ No. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)
1897 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Studies in the Scriptures III Thy Kingdom Come Studies in the Scriptures - volume IV - The Day of Vengeance Moulton Geden Concordance J-20 in Kingdom Interlinear No. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake! No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22) No. 37—“How Readest Thou?” No. 38—The Hope of Immortality No. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)
1896 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Hymns of the Morning (Zion's Glad Songs of the Morning) (Zion's Watch Tower, February 1, 1896) - C.T. Russell Joseph B. Rotherham's New Testament, Twelfth Edition Revised- Outlines of the Divine Plan of the Ages - C.T. Russell No. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet) No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1) No. 34—(German translation of No. 1) No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28) No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)
1895 C.E.
Kaiser Wilhelm declared that "the German Empire has become a world empire." He mixed himself in with the Middle East, for four years later, a group of German bankers got from the Turkish sultan a concession for building a railroad across Asiatic Turkey from the Staits of Bosporus, opposite Constantinople, southward to Baghdad in Mesopotamia. Looking to further imperial communications, he said: "Germany's future lies upon the water." The total tonage of his navy became second only to that of Britain. The KING OF THE SOUTH looked on nervously. See Ibidem, pgs. 149, 150, also see yw pg. 269. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1895)
No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New Gospel No. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21) No. 27—(Same as No. 14) No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King? No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21) No. 30—(German translation of No. 28) No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the Lord No. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)
1894 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower A Conspiracy Exposed and Harvest Siftings (ZWT extra) - C.T. Russell No. 21—Do You Know? No. 22—(Same as No. 6) No. 23—(German translation of No. 21) No. 24—(Same as No. 5)
1893 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower No. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form) No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on Purgatory No. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute? No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14) No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)
1891 C.E.
April 19-25, first convention of Bible Students. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1891) Studies in the Scriptures 2: The cleansing of the sanctuary Studies in the Scriptures - volume III - Thy Kingdom Come No. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet) No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1) No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the Saints No. 11-The Tabernacle Shadows of the "Better Sacrifices":
1890 C.E.
1889 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Studies in the Scriptures - volume II - The Times Is At Hand (The author of Studies in the Scriptures, Charles Taze Russell, reported that he did not write them "through visions and dreams, nor by God's audible voice," but that he sought "to bring together these long scattered fragments of truth".The first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks. The Old Theology (Bible Students' Tracts) No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin? No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits Them No. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now Operates No. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the Millennium The Minister's Daughter Bill Arp Slip
1888 C.E.
The grandson of William I came to the German imperial throne as William II, commonly called Kaiser Wilhelm. Says one authority: "He was a firm believer in the divine right of kings and of kaisers, (Caesars), in particular. On numerous occasions he spoke of himself as 'the instrument of the Lord,' and took such excessive interest in the army, ... but his selfish ambition had no bounds. It is now greatly conceded that almost from the first day of his reign he began to plan for world domination; that he ... resolved that he, William, would show the world that one man could raise himself to the topmost pinnacle and not only rule Germany, but through Germany might rule the civilized earth." See The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 29, pg. 333b. He declared that he owed his 'awful responsibility toward the Creator alone, wherefrom no man, no minister, no parliment, no people can relieve the sovereign.' See Ibidem volumn 12, pg. 520b., also see yw pg. 266. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
1887 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Arp Slip (Arp Tract) Songs of Hope For All People by John H. Paton (Not an official WT Publication by quite possibly used back then by the Bible Students)
1886 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Studies in the Scriptures (six booklets bound) - C.T. Russell Studies in the Scriptures - volume I - The Divine Plan Of The Ages The first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks.
1885 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower Uncle Daniel's Bible Class Book - a non WT publication endorsed by Zion's Watch Tower
1884 C.E.
Zion's Watch Tower and Tract Society, now the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania, is legally chartered. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower New Measures of the Great Pyramid by a New Measurer (a non WT Publication yet used for the Pyramid articles)
1883 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
1882 C.E.
1881 C.E.
1880 C.E.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * THE HERALD OF CHRIST PRESENCE-ZION'S WATCH TOWER (text) Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1880 Vol.11 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.355) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1880 Vol.11 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.345) The Day Dawn
1879 C.E.
C.T. Russell publishes first issue of Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ' Presence. Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence (July 1879) Early Bible Students Postcards Songs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1879 Vol.8 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.329) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (May, 1879 Vol.8 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.313) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (April, 1879 Vol.8 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.297) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1879 Vol.8 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.281) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (February, 1879 Vol.8 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.265) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1879 Vol.8 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.241) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete) All Watchtower bound volumes 1879-1949
1878 C.E.
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1878 Vol.7 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.225) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (November, 1878 Vol.7 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.209) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1878 Vol.7 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.193) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1878 Vol.7 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.177) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1878 Vol.7 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.161) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1878 Vol.7 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.145) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete)
1877 C.E.
1876 C.E.
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1876 Vol.4 N°2) (scan-see p.129) or w-E * (text - see p.202) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1876 Vol.4 N°1) (scan-see p.113) or w-E * (text - see p.178) Gentile Times-When Do They End? CT Russell 1876
1875 C.E.
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1875 Vol.3 N°6) (scan-see p.97) or w-E * (text - see p.156) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1875 Vol.3 N°5) (scan-see p.84) or w-E * (text - see p.134) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1875 Vol.3 N°4) (scan-see p.65) or w-E * (text - see p.109) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1875 Vol.3 N°3) (scan-see p.49) or w-E * (text - see p.80) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1875 Vol.3 N°2) (scan-see p.33) or w-E * (text - see p.53) w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1875 Vol.3 N°1) (scan-see p.17) or w-E * (text - see p.24)
1874 C.E.
1872 C.E.
Charles Taze Russell and his Father Publish "The Evening Prayer" via their Music Publishing Business
1871 C.E.
January 1st, Germanic Empire established, with William I being declared Caesar or Kaiser. Germany assumes role as KING OF THE NORTH. The interest of this KING OF THE NORTH began to clash with those of the modern KING OF THE SOUTH, the Anglo-American dual world power. The Germanic KING OF THE NORTH was the most lively and mighty champion of the former SIXTH WORLD POWER, Rome. When the German Parliment opened in October of 1871, Emperor William I voiced the conviction that "the new German Empire will be a reliable shield for peace." What does history show? See yw pgs. 263 & 265.
1870 C.E.
C.T. Russell and a group from Allegheny, Penn. U.S.A. begin a systematic study of the Bible. Italy is established as a kingdom independent from the Vatican.
1865 C.E.
'THE WATCH TOWER' - Volume 1 (Actually produced by the Anglican Church - Not WTBTS) However you can see how it influenced the Watch Tower cover of 1879.
1859 C.E.
1856 C.E.
The "Holy Synod" of the Russian Orthodox Church, under pressure from the "people" to gain further Bible knowledge, undertook its own synod translation, doing so with guidelines that were carefully crafted to insure that expressions used would conform to church views. See w97 10/1 pg. 12.
1850 C.E.
George Storrs wrote The Watch Tower
1833 C.E.
Regency of Greece declares Orthodox Church of Greece to be independent. The Gospel Anchor vol 3 editor Henry Grew
1832 C.E.
The Gospel Anchor Volume 1 (Not a WT publication...yet later edited by one of the great influences of Pastor Russell) The Gospel Anchor vol 2 editor Henry Grew
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The Minister’s Daughter—1882 Arp Slip (Arp Tract)—1887
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1889 No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin? No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits Them No. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now Operates No. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the Millennium
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1890 No. 5—Friendly Hints on Bible Study and Students’ Helps No. 6—The Scripture Teaching Concerning the World’s Hope (The Hope of the Groaning Creation) No. 7—The Wonderful Story of Wisdom, Love and Grace Divine (The Wonderful Story—The Old, Old Story)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1891 No. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet) No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1) No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the Saints
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1893 No. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form) No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on Purgatory No. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute? No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14) No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1894 No. 21—Do You Know? No. 22—(Same as No. 6) No. 23—(German translation of No. 21) No. 24—(Same as No. 5)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1895 No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New Gospel No. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21) No. 27—(Same as No. 14) No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King? No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21) No. 30—(German translation of No. 28) No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the Lord No. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1896 No. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet) No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1) No. 34—(German translation of No. 1) No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28) No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1897 No. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake! No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22) No. 37—“How Readest Thou?” No. 38—The Hope of Immortality No. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1898 No. 40—What Is the Soul? No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age? No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With Christ No. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1899 No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels No. 45—(Same as No. ? No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two Flocks No. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1900 No. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet) No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel? No. 50—(German translation of No. 49) No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the Lord
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1901 No. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things Spoken No. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal Torment No. 54—(Same as No. 14) No. 55—(Same as No. 32)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1902 No. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet) No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits Them No. 58—(Same as No. 17) No. 59—The World’s Hope
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1903 No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King? No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised) No. 62—(Same as No. 12) No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1904 No. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects Examined No. 65—(Same as No. 11) No. 66—(Same as No. 21) No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1905 No. 68—Increasing Influence of Spiritism No. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-Elect No. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to Mankind No. 71—(Same as No. 15)
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1906 No. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the Birthright No. 73—(Same as No. 57) No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation No. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1907 No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit No. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary? No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by Righteousness No. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?
The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1908 No. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of Restitution No. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of Immortality
No. 82—What Is the Soul?No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day Adventist
Calamities—Why Permitted?—1919 Christian Science—1919 Comforting Words of Life—1919 Demons Infest Earth’s Atmosphere—1919 Do You Believe in the Resurrection?—1919 Do You Know?—1919 Earth to Be Filled With Glory—1919 Gathering the Lord’s Jewels—1919 Golden Age at the Door—1919 Hope of Immortality—1919 Is There a God?—1919 Is the Soul Immortal?—1919 Joyful Message for the Sin-Sick—1919 Our Responsibility as Christians—1919 Predestination and Election—1919 Spiritism Is Demonism—1919 The Bruising of Satan—1919 The Case of the International Bible Students Association—1919 The Dawn of a New Era—1919 The Liberty of the Gospel—1919 The Rich Man in Hell—1919 Thieves in Paradise—1919 Weeping All Night—1919 What Is the Soul?—1919 Where Are the Dead?—1919 Why God Permits Evil—1919 Proclamation—A Challenge to World Leaders—1922 Proclamation—A Warning to All Christians—1923 Ecclesiastics Indicted—1924 The Broadcaster—1924 Message of Hope—1925 World Powers Addressed (A Testimony to the Rulers of the World)—1926 “Where Are the Nine?”—1928
Kingdom News
Tracts in the Kingdom News series have been published intermittently since 1918, replacing the earlier series, The Bible Students Monthly. No. 1—Religious Intolerance—Pastor Russell’s Followers Persecuted Because They Tell the People the Truth—Treatment of Bible Students Smacks of the ‘Dark Ages’—1918 No. 2—“The Finished Mystery” and Why Suppressed—Clergymen Take a Hand—1918 No. 3—Two Great Battles Raging—Fall of Autocracy Certain—Satanic Strategy Doomed to Failure—The Birth of Antichrist—1918 No. 4—Attempt to Wreck Garden Assembly—The Facts—1939 No. 5—Can Religion Save the World From Disaster?—1939 No. 6—Time of Darkness—Isaiah 60:2—1940 No. 6—Which Will Give You Freedom? Religion or Christianity? (London)—1940 No. 7—Do You Condemn or Wink at Unspeakable Crimes?—1940 No. 7—Religionists Devise Mischief to Destroy Christians (London)—1940 No. 8—If the Bill Becomes Law—1941 No. 8—Jehovah’s Mandate to His Servants; Witness Against Papal Rome, Nazism, Fascism—Enemies of Christianity (London)—1941 No. 9—Victories in Your Defense—1941 No. 9—Where Does the Church of Scotland Stand? (London)—1941 No. 10—Life in the New Earth Under New Heavens—1942 No. 11—The People Have a Right to Good News Now—1942 No. 12—The Last War Wins the Peace Eternal—1943 No. 13—Education for Life in the New World—1944 No. 14—Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth—1944 No. 15—World Conspiracy Against the Truth—1946 No. 16—Is Time Running Out for Mankind?—1973 No. 17—Has Religion Betrayed God and Man?—1973 No. 18—Government by God, Are You for It—Or Against It?—1974 No. 19—Is This All There Is to Life?—1974 No. 20—Would You Welcome Some Good News?—1975 No. 21—Your Future—Shaky? Or ... Secure?—1975 No. 22—How Crime and Violence Will Be Stopped—1976 No. 23—Why So Much Suffering—If God Cares?—1976 No. 24—The Family—Can It Survive?—1977 No. 25—Why Are We Here?—1978 No. 26—Relief From Pressure—Is It Possible?—1978 No. 27—What Has Happened to Love?—1979 No. 28—Hope for Ending Inflation, Sickness, Crime, War?—1980 No. 29—Is a Happy Life Really Possible?—1981 No. 30—Is Planet Earth Near the Brink?—1981 No. 31—Are We Nearing Armageddon?—1982 No. 32—A United, Happy Family—What Is the Key?—1983 No. 33—Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?—1985 No. 34—Why Is Life So Full of Problems?—1995 No. 35—Will All People Ever Love One Another?—1997 No. 36—The New Millennium—What Does the Future Hold for You?—2000 No. 37—The End of False Religion Is Near!—2006
The Bible Students Monthly
The Bible Students Monthly (monthly, 1913–1918) The Fall of Babylon (monthly, special subtitle during 1917-1918) Everybody’s Paper (monthly, 1911-1913) Peoples Pulpit (monthly, 1909-1911)
Recordings
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (3 discs, MP3 format)
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in Red Book CD-DA format, 2005)
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in MP3 format, 2004)
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (cassette, 1988)
Awake! (CD in digital audio format, 2005)
Awake! (CD in MP3 format, 2004)
Awake! (cassette, 1990)
Dramas
The Watch Tower Society produces audio recordings of dramatic presentations of biblical characters or contemporary settings with a religious theme. Audio recordings, including dialog, music, and sound effects, are produced at the Watch Tower Society headquarters and other branch offices. The recordings are presented at annual conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses, usually accompanied by members acting out the scenes with costumes and props. The audio recordings are later made available for home use by members.
To Whose Authority Do You Submit? (Jeroboam) (2006)
They Bore Thorough Witness to the Good News (Paul the Apostle) (2004)
Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition (Saint Stephen) (2003)
Stand Firm in Troublesome Times (Jeremiah) (2003)
Respect Jehovah's Authority (Korah) (2001)
Warning Examples for Our Day (Zimri) (2000)
Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage (Jacob and Esau) (1999)
//Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!// (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) (1998)
Keep Your Eye Simple (contemporary) (1998)
Marked for Survival (contemporary) (1998)
Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements? (Gideon) (1997)
Doing What is Right in Jehovah's Eyes (Josiah) (1993)
Doing God's Will With Zeal (Jehu) (1992)
Jehovah's Judgment Against Law-Defying People (Noah and Lot) (1990)
Preserving Life in Time of Famine (Joseph) (1990)
Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name (Joshua) (1987)
Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah (Moses) (1982)
Jehovah's Name to be Declared in All the Earth (Plagues of Egypt) (1981)
Videos
What Your Peers Say
Cell Phones (2013)
Whiteboard Animation
Beat A Bully Without Using Your Fists (2013)
Walk By Faith Not By Sight DVD 2012
Become Jehovah's Friend (series)
Listen, Obey and Be Blessed (2012)
Jehovah's Witnesses—Faith in Action (2 volumes)
Out Of Darkness (2010)
Let the Light Shine (2011)
The Wonders of Creation Reaveal God's Glory (2009)
Extras
Slide Show
Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (2008)
Warning Examples for Our Day—Respect Jehovah's Authority (Bible dramas) (2008)
Pursue Goals That Honor God (2007)
To the Ends of the Earth and United by Divine Teaching (2007)
United by Divine Teaching (1994)
To the Ends of the Earth (1995)
Organized to Share Good News and Our Whole Association of Brothers (2006)
Our Whole Association of Brothers (2000)
The New World Society in Action (1995)
Jehovah's Witnesses—The Organization Behind the Name (1990)
Noah Walked with God—David Trusted in God (2004)
Noah—He Walked With God (1997)
Transfusion Alternatives—Documentary Series
Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000)
No Blood—Medicine Meets the Challenge (2001)
Transfusion-Alternative Health Care—Meeting Patient Needs and Rights (2002)
Faithful Under Trials—Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet Union (2001)
Young People Ask—How Can I Make Real Friends?(1999)
Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life?(2004)
Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (1996)
Fear Not! - Nazi Persecution (1996) (Not a WT Production however it deals with JW's)
The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history)
Purple Triangles (1992)
The Bible—A Book of Fact and Prophecy (3 volumes)
Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy (1993)
Mankind's Oldest Modern Book (1994)
Its Power in Your Life (1997)
Music
Songbooks
Sing to Jehovah (2009; 135 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses) Sing Praises to Jehovah (1984; 225 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses) Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1966; 119 songs; orchestral recordings were made, and used as accompaniment in congregation meetings. Some vocal selections were also recorded.) Songs to Jehovah’s Praise (1950; 91 songs, more up-to-date themes without archaic language) Kingdom Service Song Book (1944; 62 songs) Songs of Praise to Jehovah (1928; 337 songs; a mixture of Bible Students' compositions and older hymns)Kingdom Hymns (1925; 80 songs, with music, especially for children) Hymns of the Millennial Dawn (1905; 333 songs published in 1890, with music added) Zion’s Glad Songs (1900; 82 songs, many written by one Bible Student, to supplement the earlier collection) Zion’s Glad Songs of the Morning (1896; published as the “Watch Tower” of February 1, words for 11 songs, with music; lyrics written by Bible Students Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn (1890; 151 poems and 333 hymns, published without music. Most were the works of well-known writers)
Songs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride)
Recordings
Sing to Jehovah - Piano Accompaniment (CD, MP3 and AAC)
Sing to Jehovah - Vocal Renditions (5 CDs, MP3 and AAC)
Sing Praises to Jehovah (music to accompany singing, CD)
Sing Praises to Jehovah (audiocassette)Sing Praises to Jehovah (phonograph records)
Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (orchestral arrangements, CD and MP3)
Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (audiocassette)Singing Kingdom Songs (1996; vocal renditions, audiocassette and CD)Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1980; orchestral arrangements, audiocassette)
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Greetings, a big hug to all, we are all from Venezuela living in Madrid, Spain
Hola mis hermanos, os mando un fuerte abrazo del ? a todos y comparto esta foto de nuestros queridos hnos Venezolanos predicando en Madrid España, saludos. YELI @yelicort thank you
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Mean while in paradise. Can you see it? You, your children, your resurrected children. What a beautiful gift Jehovah has in store for us. We will have no fear. Is there anyone you look forward to having back?
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Preaching in rural territory Chalatenango, El Salvador.
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Predicando en territorio rural Chalatenango, El Salvador.
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Greetings, a big hug to all, we are all from Venezuela living in Madrid, Spain
Hola mis hermanos, os mando un fuerte abrazo del ? a todos y comparto esta foto de nuestros queridos hnos Venezolanos predicando en Madrid España, saludos. YELI @yelicort thank you
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The complete suit of spiritual armour at Ephesians 6 verse 14 to 17. A little visual aid to help me teach my son when the time comes….ok it’s to help me remember what goes with what. Illustration shared by @jwbiblecartoons
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My mom @addrianadominguez in her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer , not forgetting Jehovah and his service ! always preaching :) @karel501 thank you
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My mom @addrianadominguez in her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer , not forgetting Jehovah and his service ! always preaching :) @karel501 thank you
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