Where did Jehovah's Witness's originate?

Answer 1

The Jehovah's Witnesses modern day history began in United States.

The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in 1870. Charles Taze Russell, raised as a Presybyterian who later associated with the Congregational Church, was searching for convincing answers to his questions. His frustration in not finding them in the established churches lead him to eventually undertake an independent study of the bible with some close associates from 1870 - 1875.

This small bible study group grew to about 30 individuals. He collaborated briefly with Nelson Homer Barbour, (1824-1908) a "Millerite" Adventist who agreed with him on the invisible nature of Christ's return to produce the journal "Herald of the Morning from 1876-1878.

Russell however was never an Adventist and voiced his disagreement with much of the Adventist teachings (notably in the physical return of Christ); that having been said, Russell's group found that there other individuals that had had similar views to theirs and publically acknowledged the value of the works of individuals such as Adventist Jonas Wendell, Henry Grew (1781-1862), Baptist Minister William Miller (1782-1849), Methodist-Episcopal minister George Storrs (1796-1879) and others.

Russell's study group of around 30 members merged with Barbours larger group in 1876 but due to a difference of opinion, the two groups split in May 22, 1879 and Russell cut of all contact with Barbour and it was at this point that Russell undertook to produce his own journal "Zion's Watchtower". The first issue was in July 1979.

Sometime around 1876, the congregation in Pittsburgh ordained Russell as their "pastor," and hence, he came to be called "Pastor Russell." Later, many other congregations in many parts of the world ordained Russell as their "pastor." By 1876, Russell had already had at least five years of theological training from others whom Russell named in his publications, and, by means of private tutoring and self-education, he was well-educated along secular lines.

The readers of "The Watchtower" formed bible study groups all over the country and sought to share the things they were learning. Russell died in 1916 but the Bible Students continued. They adopted the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" in 1931.

There is only one Jehovah according to Psalm 83:18, and he has always existed. (Psalm 90:2)

Many claim that the Jehovah's Witnesses were founded in 1879 in Pennsylvania USA by Charles Taze Russell, but since Russell did not believe in such an organization as the Jehovah's Witnesses, and since the gospel that Russell taught was almost the opposite of what Jehovah's Witnesses teach, this idea is challenged, and many point thus point to Joseph Rutherford as the real founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses. In 1879 Russell began publishing a monthly magazine, entitled "Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence," in order to defend the Bilblical doctrine of substitutionary atonement. Russell rejected many doctrines held in high esteem by man's traditional "orthodoxy," because (1) he failed to find them in the Bible, and (2) these added-on doctrines often conflicted with the New Testament scriptures pertaining to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus. He was a prolific writer producing over 50,000 printed pages. Russell was a charismatic person.

In 1881, he founded the Watchtower Society for the purpose of further defending the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and help coordinate work amongst the various congregations that had were using the Watch Tower magazine. Russell gave away gratis tens of thousands of tracts, mostly supported from the fortune he had obtained through sell of his former clothing business.

Many false accusations have been promulgated concerning Charles Taze Russell. For instance, it has been falsely that Russell claimed (in court) to be an expert in Biblical Greek but he actually never made such a claim. It is claimed that Russell was asked to recite the Greek alphabet, when in reality he was never asked to do so. The details of what happened regarding this may be found online under the perjury category of the "Focus on Charles Taze Russell" site.

Another false accusation is that Mrs. Russell accused Mr. Russell of infidelity, meaning adultery. Although Mrs. Russell presented many insinuations in her testimony, she plainly stated that she was not claiming that Mr. Russell had committed adultery.

It was not until after Russell died in 1916 that Joseph Rutherford gained control of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, and began to use that legal entity to create a "new organization." (See the Watch Tower issues of December 1916) Some Bible Students began to see what was happening in 1917, while most Bible Students did not realize what was happening until much later. By 1930, most of the earlier Bible Students movement had rejected Rutherford's "new organization", and the "new gospel" being preached, and were carrying on various activities without the Watch Tower. In order to distinguish his new organization from the old Bible Students movement, Rutherford had the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" adopted in 1931.

ANSWER (Answers.com)

Member of an international religious movement founded in Pittsburgh, Pa., by Charles T Russell in 1872.

The movement was originally known as the International Bible Students Association, but its name was changed by Russell's successor, Joseph Franklin Rutherford (1869 - 1942). The Witnesses are a millennialist group whose beliefs are based primarily on the apocalyptic sections of the bible notably Daniel and the Book of Revelation.

The name "Jehovah's Witnesses was formally adopted by the group in 1931". There are currently 7 million Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide.

There is only one Jehovah according to Psalm 83:18, and he has always existed. (Psalm 90:2)

Answer 2

The watchtower society and the name Jehovah's witnesses originated here in the United States but I'm going to bring something to your attention that you probably did not know.

King James the same King that wrote The Bible had a bad habit he liked boys and when he was in his teenage years he used to sleep with boys.

King James's mother what often shout at James James Jehovah does not like you in bed with boys.

Well the day came that King James got sick of his mother and locked her in the tower we're a couple of weeks later she mysteriously fell to her death not so mysterious!

Then King James proceeded to write the Bible version that's called the King James Bible and in writing he removed the name Jehovah pretty much completely from the Bible.

He also softened up the Bible scriptures about homosexuality he used less graphic terms like men who sleep with men instead of blatantly saying committing homosexual sodomy Acts.

Anyway it was pretty apparent that King James mother was worshiper of Jehovah.

Answer 3

THE modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses began began in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., which is now a part of Pittsburgh.

Answer 4

The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in the United States.
The modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in the United States.

Answer 5

The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in the United States of America.
The modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in the United States of America.