Charles Taze Russell
Minister and founder of Jehovah's Witnesses
Born
1852
173 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American minister founded a religious movement that emphasized Bible study and interpretation from a non-Trinitarian perspective. Established the Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881, which published numerous works on biblical topics. Played a significant role in the development of the movement that later became known as Jehovah's Witnesses. Contributed to the creation of The Watchtower magazine, which became an important publication for followers. Died in 1916, leaving a lasting organizational structure within the movement.
Founded the Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society
Published The Watchtower magazine
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