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Since 1876, Jehovahâs Witnesses have believed that they are living in the last days of the present world. Charles T. Russell, their founder, advised his followers that members of Christâs church would be raptured in 1878, and by 1914 Christ would destroy the nations and establish his kingdom on earth. The first prophecy was not fulfilled, but the outbreak of the First World War lent some credibility to the second. Ever since that time, Jehovahâs Witnesses have been predicting that the world would end âshortly.â Their numbers have grown to many millions in over two hundred countries. They distribute a billion pieces of literature annually, and continue to anticipate the end of the world.
For almost thirty years, M. James Pentonâs Apocalypse Delayed has been the definitive scholarly study of this religious movement. As a former member of the sect, Penton offers a comprehensive overview of the Jehovah's Witnesses. His book is divided into three parts, each presenting the Witnessesâ story in a different context: historical, doctrinal, and sociological. Some of the issues he discusses are known to the general public, such as the sectâs opposition to military service and blood transfusions. Others involve internal controversies, including political control of the organization and the handling of dissent within the ranks.
Thoroughly revised, the third edition of Pentonâs classic text includes substantial new information on the sources of Russellâs theology and on the churchâs early leaders, as well as coverage of important developments within the sect since the second edition was published fifteen years ago.
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