The Ransom for All

A frequently repeated accusation states something like the following: Russell supposedly calculated 1914 from pyramid measurements He allegedly predicted the “end of the world” for 1914 When the prediction “failed,” he supposedly altered the pyramid measurements in later editions of Thy Kingdom Come to cover his tracks This narrative is misleading on several levels. The Alleged “Growing Pyramid” Critics often compare the 1897 edition of Thy Kingdom Come with a later edition (sometimes 1916, 1918, or even 1923) and note that a measurement of 3416 inches was later printed as 3457 inches , claiming the pyramid “grew” 41 inches in 19 years. However, this comparison ignores a crucial fact: The measurement change first appeared in the 1905 edition—nine years before 1914. This means the change had nothing to do with 1914 “failing,” nor was it an attempt to hide anything. Many who repeat the accusation are likely unaware of the 1905 edition; whoever originally framed the argume...