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Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation


Read sample page (243) on the contradictory teachings concerning the New Princes"
Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation - $19
by Edmond C. Gruss

Amazon has a helpful comment on this book:
5.0 out of 5 stars  A Must Book for Every Witness to Read. December 29, 2001
By A Customer:
Jehovah's Witnesses
by Professor Edmond Gruss is one of the best documented and most devastating critiques of the Watchtower ever written. It contains thousands of quotes from official Watchtower sources that prove the Watchtower over and over has made scores of totally false predictions.
.... This book is 358 large (8.5 x 11.5 inches) sized pages with hundreds of footnotes documenting the text. ... It will most certainly become the classic text in this area and will cause thousands of Witness to seriously question the credibility of their "mother organization."
 


The Four Presidents of the Watchtower book
The Four Presidents of the Watch Tower Society - $18
by Edmond C. Gruss
   For the first time you will learn about:   What was the Salon Association, and why did Russell deny knowledge of it?  How was the Salon Association incorporated into Russells dealings?  Why was Rose Ball mentioned in
Zions Watch Tower as one of the seven directors of the Watch Tower Society?  How date-setting fit in with literature sales.  How is the Mystery Doctrine from The Three Worlds still playing out today, unknown to JWs?  How Jehovah set the hours requirements. An anonymous author and 3 informants totaling 160 years of service to the Watchtower share their confidences for the first time! 
 Read the introduction in WORD doc format  or html format.  copyright 2003, 262 pages 8.5X11 format.


Monuments to False Prophecy book 
Monuments to False Prophecy - $10
by Edmond C. Gruss and Leonard Chretien
Ever wondered just what happened to Rutherford's body? Why did Bethel erect a pyramid on a grave site in Pennsylvania, and why is Russell buried there? What did the Watchtower teach about the Great Pyramid of Gizeh? This 8.5x11 format book with 306 pages is full of photo-documentation, and includes deeds, news items, etc. paperback. 

 

What the Watchtower Society Doesn't Want You To Know book
New book for 2009   read back cover
What the Watchtower Society Doesn't Want You To Know - $12
A Glimpse Behind the Walls of the Kingdom Halls by Rev. Wilbur Lingle

Designed for (1) people who are studying with the Witnesses and want to know what they are getting in to (2) For Jehovah's Witnesses who need a better way of life with God and spirituality, and (3) for those who have lost loved ones or friends to the Watchtower and want to understand what goes on inside the kingdom halls. Designed to be given to Witnesses. 230 pages, paperback.

 

Thus Saith Jehovah's Witnesses
Why you need this book now
Thus Saith Jehovah's Witnesses -- $19
120 Years of documents from the Watchtower by Randall Watters

Covers all the latest "new light" from voting, blood transfusions, false prophecies and dates, disfellowshipping, pedophiles in the congregations, Silentlambs Manifesto, secret correspondence, and the scandal involving the United Nations. Spiral notebook style for opening flat. Full-sized format, 143 pages.
contents 
sample page

 

Thus Saith
Jehovah's Witnesses

Document Pack
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Thus Saith DOCUMENT PACK -- $16
For witnessing directly to JWs (they wont read the book above, so carry these photocopies if you want to show them anything) 181 loose sheet photocopies, single-sided, mostly full-page reproductions. Complete with index and small page numbers at the bottom of each page that can be eliminated if necessary. Same reproductions as in the above book. REVISED FOR 2004.

 

Refuting Jehovah's Witnesses
Refuting Jehovah's Witnesses - $16  by Randall Watters
THE book to get first if you want the Christian response to all the doctrinal questions in dealing with JWs. Endorsed by Robert Bowman and CRI as "the most wide-ranging, comprehensive critique... of the JWs." Covers all doctrines- Trinity, soul, resurrection, cross, holidays, war, blood, hell, salvation, etc.
Click here to see sampling of book.  8.5x11, 220 pages.


Growing Up In  Mama's Club
watch on Youtube! (5/1/09)
Growing Up in Mama's Club - $16
A Childhood Perspective of Jehovah's Witnesses 

A compelling, coming-of-age story about a boy who is a victim of sixteen years of emotional, religious abuse. His day-to-day life and his attempts to conform to a belief system at odds with his intellectual skills are at times both heart-rending and humorous. But his ultimate triumph over religious indoctrination should be inspirational for people of all ages, especially for anyone growing up in an abusive environment. Third Edition, paperback, 266 pages.  MORE


Crisis of Conscience by Raymond Franz
Crisis of Conscience - $16  by Raymond Franz
A former member of the Governing Body  gives a unique insight into the authority structure of that religion. The book allows the reader a view of the decision-making sessions of a religion's inner council, and the powerful, sometimes dramatic, impact their decisions have on people's lives. Although initially written in 1983, this 2002 revision reveals a distinctive and basic pattern, a pattern which continues essentially unchanged. Rather than reducing the book's relevancy, the passage of time serves to manifest the validity of the evidence offered and the currency of the issues and principles involved. Read the review
here. 438 pages, paperback.

 

In Search of Christian Freedom by Raymond Franz
In Search of Christian Freedom - $18 by Raymond Franz
Freedom is crucial to genuine Christianity. How erosion of Christian freedom began in the early centuries, how it can and does occur today, and the means for resisting the invasion of personal conscience and thought; a sequel to
Crisis of Conscience. Discusses teachings of organizational loyalty, door-to-door activity, disfellowshipping, blood, and many others. with 754 pages, paperback. Revised 2007. MORE


The Gentile Times Reconsidered - $16 by Carl Olof Jonnson 
The idea that the "Gentile Times" referred to at Luke 21:24 form a period of 2,520 years has led to speculation and disappointment among many who expected Christ's return during the past two centuries. How did this belief originate and develop? This book presents the historical evidence, along with a remarkably extensive study of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian records which date the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylonian conqueror Nebuchadnezzar, as well as an enlightening study of the Biblical prophecies regarding the "70 years" of Babylonian domination of Judah. 390 pages, paperback. Fourth edition, revised & expanded 2004.


What The Bible Teaches aid
"How To Use the 2005 Watchtower Publication, 'What Does the Bible Really Teach?' - $9 by Rev. Wilbur Lingle
In Chapter One: What Is The Truth About God? Wilbur says:
"Pages 8 & 9 of this Watchtower book explain how children ask questions and declare that it is good for them to keep asking until they get an understandable answer. At this point, you can explain that you have many questions and want to get a promise out of them that they will answer your questions in a way that you can understand. This is very important, because later on you will be asking many questions that they do not have an answer to or ones that they don't want to answer early in your studies. "
Time to put his new ideas to work in your ministry! This is a chapter-by-chapter study guide for those who wish to challenge the Witness with the Bible while studying their own "study" publication. 94 pages, paperback.

 

The Watchtower and the Ante-Nicene Fathers book
The Watchtower and the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers - $8
by Michael J. Partyka
  "Speaking as somebody who's actually read all or most of the extant writings of every single one of the ante-Nicene Church Fathers cited, I can tell you with absolute certainty that these ante-Nicene writers knew the doctrine of the Trinity or at least some of its key tenets very well.  In fact, some of the very first apologetic defenses of the Trinity were written by these same Church Fathers!
  "So not being one to let such a challenge go by, I decided to take a look back through all Id read before of the Fathers and see if I could find two things:  (1) the source texts for the anti-Trinity quotes which the Watchtower used on its web site to support its anti-Trinity position, and (2) any evidence, preferably from the same texts used by the Watchtower, which would show each Church Fathers support for the doctrine of the Trinity, or at least his support for that critical tenet of the Trinity doctrine which says that Jesus Christ is of the same substance as the Father (i.e., that Jesus is truly God)." This is from page 2 of this 60 page, 8.5X11" perfect-bound book that is just what you need to demonstrate the dishonesty of the WT in their scholarship. It compares what the Watchtower says and quotes with what the Fathers REALLY said in context. Works well with the book,
Exposing "Should You Believe In the Trinity?" which adds photocopies of the Father's works as well. A must-have for the Christian who wants to make an overwhelming Trinitarian point!


Spiritual Food at the Proper Time book
Spiritual Food At the Proper Time - $9
A Comprehensive Compilation of Watchtower Dates

Compiled by a secret elder still living at Watchtower Headquarters in Brooklyn from the records there. This is the most comprehensive list of dates set by the Watchtower ever. 8 1/2 X 11 format, over 120 pages of dates, comments and quotations! UPDATED, was called The End Is Near in a previous smaller version. Great for talking to JWs as there is no publisher listed, no comments, only quotes. MORE

 

Famous Sayings of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses 
The Governing Body's Famous Sayings of the 80s - $7
by Randall Watters
Eras come and go, but nothing topped the charts in the realm of cults like the manipulative and absurd statements made by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses during the decade of the eighties. (With their lawyers running the organization now, they're going to be a lot more careful!) Before they become "old light," now is the time to use these quotes from the bosses, still considered current doctrine! Give these to a JW or one studying with them, and I'll guarantee you it will shake them up. These are their statements, with no commentary. 32 pages, 8 x 11 format, perfect bound. 
sampling of quotes


Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves book
Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves - $25
by Steven Hassan
Steven's newest book reveals a much more refined method to help family and friends, called the
Strategic Interaction Approach. This non-coercive, completely legal approach is far better than deprogramming, and even exit counseling. 390 pages, hardcover with jacket. Hard to find on the Internet or in bookstores! See back of book here, advertisement page here.


Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love book
Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses In Love - $13
by
Wilbur Lingle
.
Chapter three tells you what NOT to say when talking to a JW, and what subjects NOT to discuss with them, even if you know what you are talking about! Other chapters include The Initial Contact, History of the Watchtower Movement, and Questions to Ask Jehovah's Witnesses. Written by a man with a great love for JWs and a pastor as well. Updated 2004 w/ 272 pages and question booklet. Also in Spanish.


Understanding Mind Control Among Jehovah's Witnesses book
Understanding Mind Control Among Jehovah's Witnesses - $9
by Randall Watters
A full-course meal! Everything you need to know about mind control techniques used by the Watchtower.  52-pages, 81/2 x 11. Charts, illustrations, etc.


The Truth Will Set You Free- $9
by Randall Watters
Basic Christian book on doctrine, serving as a a refutation of the Watchtower's new "
Knowledge That Leads To Eternal Life" study book. Good guide for new Christians and a primer for those who were not Jehovah's Witnesses as well, so you will know what to say when the JWs are at your door. 94 pages, 8 1/2 X 11
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Hell - A Critique of Two Different Views: Traditionalism vs. Conditionalism book
Hell - A Critique of Two Different Views: Traditionalism vs. Conditionalism by Randall Watters - $21
108-page 8 1/2 x 11 book comparing conditionalist and traditionalist views as argued by Dr. Robert Morey (
Death and the Afterlife) versus the views of Edward W. Fudge (The Fire That Consumes)  side-by-side, point-by-point, and key passages from the Bible bearing on the comparison are considered. Topical notes on Body, Judgment and Resurrection, Death, Gehenna, Hades, Hell, Sheol, Soul and Spirit. Appendix (other resources bearing on the study). Use of passages approved by both authors. Unique and valuable! Coil bound. MORE


Letters to the Editor of Free Minds Journal Book One
Letters to the Editor Book One 1983 to 1989- $11
We've found that the letters we receive and print in the
Free Minds Journal are by far the most useful. Listen to JWs who secretly write in, and friends and families of those affected by the WT. If you want the one book which will make the most impact of all on the JWs, this is it. 88 pages, 81/2 x 11.


Letters to the Editor of the Free Minds Journal Book Two
Letters to the Editor Book Two 1989 to 1995- $14
Almost twice as many pages as the first, with more of the same heartrending, humorous and exciting stories! Spying by other Jehovah's Witnesses, sex scandals, suicide and divorce. Many who now have a new life! 148 pages, 81/2 x 11.


Letters to the Editor of the Free Minds Journal Book Three
Letters to the Editor-Book Three: 1996 to 1999 plus ARMAGEDDON OKIES! - $14
Designed to supplement the exiting and healing process that must occur upon leaving a high control-oriented group like the Watchtower.  PLUS, nothing helps the healing process like a little humor, and Gary Busselman wrote just the thing to make Witnesses and others laugh without a "sting" to it. Thirty-nine classic stories of backwoods humor in a rural congregation of JWs. A little raucous yet incredibly funny! 144 pages, 81/2 x 11.

 

Letters to the Editor Book Four 1999 to 2006 
Letters to the Editor Book Four 1999 to 2006 - $11
Some might think that articles on doctrine or factoids would be more important, but in actuality these are of more interest to the concerned Christians and non-ex-Witnesses than those in the process of leaving the Watchtower. Now get the most recent letters with many powerful conversion experiences! Also includes Randy's letter of disassociation to the Governing Body (including his experience as an elder at Bethel) and his first expose' of the Governing Body.  81 pages, 81/2 x 11.


DVDs

In the Name of Jehovah DVD
In The Name of Jehovah DVD - $20
October 2004 documentary-style presentation (
read more here) done by the North America Mission Board that tells
Who Are They? What Do They Believe, and Why Are They Coming To Your Door? 90 minutes, in universal DVD format. This is a presentation for Christians on how to talk to Witnesses using the Bible and other means. Features many notables including Dr. Ron Rhodes, Dr. Rudy Gonzalez, Randall Watters, Dr. James Bjornstad, Dan Hall and more, as well as assembly interviews, some active Witnesses and footage from WT Headquarters in Brooklyn. Spanish subtitle option. WATCH CLIPS

 

Witnesses of Jehovah DVD
Witnesses of Jehovah DVD - $10 Special!
The movie that has stirred up so much interest in Watchtower history and controversial flip-flops in doctrine. Includes interviews and testimonies of ex-JWs and JW elders. Many JWs have watched this and left the organization. (This DVD has both English and Spanish versions on the same disc.) 60 min.  WATCH CLIPS   Interview with author (7/22/09)

 

Jehovah's Witnesses: A Non-Prophet Organization
Jehovah's Witnesses: A Non-Prophet Organization DVD - $17
JWs claim to be the only true people of God on earth. While claiming to be a Bible-based religion, they have gone beyond Scripture and have prophesied in the name of "Jehovah." They have a 100% failure rate as a modern day false prophet. Over 100 years of false prophecies, cover-ups, and lies. Despite their carefully crafted public image, the video reveals their real identity as a "non-prophet" organization!  45 min., 1994 By MM Outreach. Read back cover.

 

Jehovah's Witnesses and the Real Jesus DVD
Jehovah's Witnesses and the Real Jesus DVD - $17
Centuries ago, the apostle Paul  gave a warning to the Church that there would be those coming to them, preaching another Jesus (2 Cor. 11:4). Our doorbell rings, and there stands a Jehovah's Witness, presenting another version of Jesus Christ, "a god." Lorri MacGregor exposes this false image of Jesus scripturally and historically. See back cover. 60 min.

 

Recovery from the Watchtower Video Series: full set of 7 DVDs - $59 (save $11)
About Recovery Series:
These videos were made in the late 80s or early 90s and represent a form of group therapy, with R. Watters giving a lecture on the subject, and a group of about 60 or more ex-JWs are in the audience and comment afterwards on the discussion at hand, much as in a therapy group. If a Witness is just getting out of the Watchtower, or one who has been out for awhile but has had no interaction with others of like mind, these are the next best thing to joining a therapy group. Some conclude with a longer personal testimony of a JW who embraced Jesus Christ as Savior. All are 90 minutes or more. These have been remastered from the original S-VHS quality so they will have better resolution than the VHS versions, but not as good as digital due to the limitations of the masters. These DVDs do not have paper labels, they are printed professionally.

 

Recovery Series: Lifton's Eight Points of Mind Control DVD - $10
Randy uses the 8 identifying marks of mind control as defined by Robert Lifton in his Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism and applies them to the WT in active discussion with many former JWs.

 

Recovery Series: Coming Out of the Watchtower - Why Is It So Difficult? DVD - $10
with R. Watters and John Pfeiffer. Review of mind control issues among JWs, then audience participation on the struggles they had in leaving the WT. Over 40 ex-JWs include their comments! Also the testimony of a JW in the process of leaving the WT then kidnapped by his relatives!

 

Recovery Series: Understanding Watchtower Phobias DVD - $10
with Randall Watters. Discussion of the many fears that the Watchtower ingrains in the JW, and the talk is mostly audience participation. Meet many ex-JWs and listen to how they overcame their fears! Good for those anticipating leaving the WT or those whose families are still in it.

 

Recovery Series: Underlying Reasons Why People Become Jehovah's Witnesses DVD - $10
with Randall Watters and Jim and Rebecca McQuestion. What are some pre-determining factors that lead people into religious cults like JWs? Audience participation with many personal experiences. Great! Also testimony of Jim & Rebecca McQuestion.

 

Recovery Series: Deprogramming-Is It For Christians? DVD - $10
with Randall Watters and Carl Mickens. The methods used by professionals to get people out of cults, and what we can learn from them. Several clips from videos used by exit-counselors are shown. Also testimony of Carl Mickens, 30 years in the Watchtower and a former elder, now free in Christ.


Recovery Series: Understanding Cult Mind Control  DVD - $10
with Lee Salvatore of the former Cult Awareness Network and the testimony of Gloria Muscarella, fourth generation Jehovah's Witness. Lee was a co-chairman of CAN and has had much experience in getting people out of cults. Gloria's great grandmother knew C.T. Russell.


Recovery Series: How To Witness To Jehovah's Witnesses DVD - $10
with Randall Watters and Robert Sullivan. Finally, a how-to video on developing a dialogue with JWs. Several visits simulated, with Rob as the JW. Also gives pointers on how to bring up doctrinal issues with the JW without ending up playing a "checkers" game.  This is mostly a "talking heads" video rather than a group endeavor.


Class on Exit-Counseling on DVD - set of 7 DVDs

Learning the Techniques of Exit-Counseling with Steven Hassan - $95
Remastered from the original Super VHS tapes, about 13 hours total instruction

A special class taught by Steven Hassan on March 23-25, 1990 for those who desired a greater foundation in reaching out to those caught up in the cults. The emphasis was placed on learning how to do an intervention (exit-counseling), the modern alternative to deprogramming.
   This three-day class was limited to family members of those in cults and professionals who already work in the area of counseling and mind control groups. Special emphasis was placed on Bible-based cults such as Jehovah's Witnesses, The Way International, Boston Church of Christ, etc.
more info 

 

CD-ROMS including older Watchtower Publications

Writings of Maria Russell CD-rom

Charter Files

NOTE: Covers of CD-ROM do not have above artwork
Barbara Anderson’s The Writings of Maria Russell and Watchtower Corporate Charters and Amendments on ONE CD-rom - $22 NEW  3/28/09
The Writings of Maria Russell: This e-document contains nearly 1150 pages written by the wife of Pastor Charles Taze Russell, who, along with him, was the founder of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. First in the e-document is an eleven-page enlightening introduction that discusses why this woman was given no recognition at all by her husband and also by the organization they founded, for her contributions as co-founder of what would one day become one of the most prominent American religions, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and as author of Watch Tower literature that sold in the millions of copies. MORE
and
Corporate Charter & Amendments (includes “Observations” by Barbara Anderson):
Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Peoples Pulpit Association of New York
International Bible Students Association of the United Kingdom
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Inc., of New York
(In order as they appear on the file: 1884 - 2003)
MORE

 

Secrets of Watchtower Pedophilia CD-ROM Secrets of Pedophilia in an American Religion—Jehovah's Witnesses in Crisis  - $15
by Barbara Anderson
Approximately 5,000 pages of court documents have been amassed from twelve court record depositories in four states. These court documents are the result of twelve lawsuits that defendants’ Jehovah’s Witnesses, et al. were involved with since 1999.
MORE
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Tetragrammaton Downloadable Research Library— $15 (list $25)
by Lynn Lundquist
The accompanying CD contains seven complete books in WORD and PDF formats. The Tetragrammaton and the New Testament, The Divine Name in the New World Translation, The Tetragrammaton in Hebrew versions, The New World Translation in Hebrew versions, Jehovah in the New Testament, and more! Includes an 80-page spiral-bound study book as a bonus. All you need on the Divine Name! 2003.

 

Research Application CD-roms of older Watchtower publications

The following ten CD-ROMs are in "Image plus text" format. The pages are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. By appearance they are an exact photocopy of the pages from the original Watchtower material, yet it is searchable by words as well! Access the first 70 years of WT history! PC (Windows) and MAC compatible.

 

The Pastor Russell Anthology CD

The Pastor Russell Anthology - $30
King James Version, American Standard Version,Westcott & Hort Interlinear, The Divine Plan of the Ages, The Time is at Hand, Thy Kingdom Come, The Day of Vengeance (Battle of Armageddon),
The Atonement Between God and Man, The New Creation, The Finished Mystery, Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices, Biography of Pastor Russell, The Laodicean Messenger, The Messenger of Laodicea, Object & Manner of Our Lord's Return, Three Worlds and the Harvest of This World, Food for Thinking Christians, Dally Heavenly Manna, Hymns of Millennial Dawn, Russell vs. Eaton Debate, Russell vs. White Debate, Pastor Russell's Sermons, The Photo-Drama of Creation, The Bible vs. The Evolution Theory, Charles Taze Russell's Will, Harvest Siftings -Part 1, Light After Darkness, Harvest Siftings - Part 2, Harvest Siftings Reviewed, Facts for Shareholders, Another Harvest Siftings Reviewed, What the Scriptures Say About Hell?, What the Scriptures Say About Spiritualism?, What the Scriptures Say About Our Lord's Return?, What Pastor Russell Said, Expanded Biblical Comments-Old Testament, Expanded Biblical Comments-Gospels, Expanded Biblical Comments-Epistles 

 

Watchtower Reprints on CD-rom
options

Watchtower Reprints  - $30 each or all three for $75
Each page is an exact representation of the original. A main menu guides you into each Year, and Bookmarks rapidly take you to each issue. Though the pages are exact replicas of the originals, nevertheless the entire set can be searched in seconds on each CD-rom, as well as viewed, zoomed and printed. 

Rutherford's Rainbow CD-rom

Rutherford's Rainbow - $30
Harp of God - 1921, Comfort For the Jews - 1925, Deliverance - 1926, Creation - 1927, Government - 1928, Reconciliation - 1928, Life - 1929, Prophecy - 1929, Light 1,2 - 1930, Vindication 1,2,3 - 1931, Preservation - 1932, Preparation - 1933, Jehovah - 1934, Riches - 1936, Enemies - 1937, Salvation - 1939, Religion - 1940, Children - 1941, The Revelation (1918), The Way To Paradise (1925), Angels and Women (1924)


The Watchtower magazines on CD-rom
options

The WATCHTOWER and Herald of Christ's Presence - $30 each or all three for $75
Each disk spans an entire decade of the
Watchtower magazine. Each page is an exact representation of the original. Easy to follow menus rapidly guide you into each Year, Month and Issue. Each page can be viewed, zoomed or printed.


Watchtower Yearbook I.B.S.A.
options

YEARBOOK I.B.S.A. and Jehovah's Witnesses - $30 each or both for $50
In 1927 the International Bible Students Association, now known as Jehovah's Witnesses, published their first hardcover yearbook, now a rare collector's item. It contained a report of the organization's activities for the previous year. In addition to the report, they dedicated two-thirds of the publication to a devotional. For the first seven years, the title on the cover simply read YEARBOOK I.B.S.A. However, in 1934 they changed the title to YEARBOOK of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES.


Watchtower Kingdom News/Director/Informant CD-rom

KINGDOM NEWS/DIRECTOR/INFORMANT - $30 
KINGDOM NEWS - The longest running continually published periodical, next to The Watchtower itself. What’s more, issue #1, released in March, 1918. is arguably one of the rarest of all the Society's publications. After publishing the first 3 tabloid-sized issues in 1918, the Society took a breather until July 1939 when issue #4 appeared as a 4-page (9 x 12) newsletter, followed by 11 more similar-sized 2-page issues from 1939 to 1946. After 1946, the publication rested again until 1973, when it reemerged as a 4-page (7 x 9) brochure. Because the “Watchtower Library” disc already contains the Kingdom News since 1973, this disc will serve as its companion by filling in the gap and transporting the researcher back to the beginning of this fascinating newsletter. 
DIRECTOR - Succeeded the Bulletin and served as the predecessor to the Informant. It enjoyed a brief existence from October 1935 to June 1936. As a result, any issue of the Director is extremely rare. It provided "Field Publishers" with information regarding: organization instructions, new publications, campaigns, statistics, conventions, radio broadcasts, and sound equipment, etc. This disc contains the Director for all nine months, and as an added bonus, it includes the "Special October Issue" and the "January Extra" issue, for a total of eleven exceptionally rare gems. 
INFORMANT - Replaced the Director and served as the predecessor to the modern-day Kingdom Ministry. It ran from July 1936 to August 1956, in two different sizes. Initially, from 1936 to 1950, the issues were the same large 2-page format as the Director (9 x 12). However, some months saw 2 issues, and periodically, some issues were published with 4 pages. In 1951, the issues changed to a 4-page (7 x 9) format, which mirrors the current Kingdom Ministry in format, scope and purpose.


The Watchtower's Golden Age magazine on CD-rom

GOLDEN AGE magazine VOL. 3 (first available of a series) - $30 
Read The Golden Age - Illuminating the Blind World

Golden Age VOL. 3 - In January 1932, the Watchtower Society described The Golden Age in this way: "Issued every other Wednesday. this is a magazine of vital importance and interest to everyone. It covers a field entirely different from that of The Watch Tower. It has 32 pages of interesting matter on all kinds of live issues in every field of human interest and activity. The Golden Age is uncensored by big business, politicians or ecclesiastics. It rules out prejudice, superstition and fear of what anyone might say. It has no private axe to grind and does not indulge in mud-slinging. The truth every time and all the time, is its rule. Its object is to get at the truth and show up, without apology, everything that tends to obscure important issues. If the truth on all subjects appeals to you, then The Golden Age magazine will be the one magazine you will want in your home. If you are willing to look the facts in the face, and willing to let go of some pet theories you may have, so as to make way for the truth, then subscribe for The Golden Age." (First available of a series covering 1932-1937, the final years. The others will follow later.)