Histories

We are presenting below links to various places where Brother Russell gave some history regarding himself and the Bible Students. We do not necessarily agree with all conclusions presented.

Supplement to the First Issue of "Zions' Watch Tower" (1879)

And the Door Was Shut

A Brief History (1890)

A Sketch of the Development of Present Truth (1906)

Days of Waiting

Making Way for the Reign of Righteousness

O! Give Thanks (1894)

Harvest Gatherings (1906)

Harvest Gatherings (1916)

The Hour of Temptation

Some historical information provided by others:

Another Rich Young Man

Russell Family Tree

The Bible Student Movement

Bible Student History

Watchttower History (Youtube)

An Open Letter - A letter and petition to Rutherford prepared by some of the Bible Students 

Harvest Siftings Reviewed -- This provides a link to Paul S. L. Johnson's responses to "Harvest Siftings", a pamphlet that Rutherford published in which he made a lot of accusations against some of the brethren who were trying to keep the Society as Russell had designed it to be. 

Light After Darkness -- A paper prepared by some of the Bible Students mostly in response to Rutherford's "Harvest Siftings".

Another Harvest Siftings Reviewed -- Johnson's response to Rutherford's second "Harvest Siftings" pamphlet.

Charles Taze Russell and Jehovah's Witnesses. Basic Divergences Part 1 * Part 2 (Videos)

If anyone has any other links to suggest, please present such in the comments below. All other comments are not allowed and may be removed.