Introductory Resources on Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Charles Taze Russell founded the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society in the late nineteenth century. Although it claims to teach only what the Bible teaches, the Watchtower advocates a unique system of doctrine essentially unknown until modern times.

The resources shown on this page are helpful for those seeking basic, introductory information about Jehovah’s Witnesses. To go into the biblical and doctrinal subjects in more depth, please take a look at our Answers to Jehovah’s Witnesses as well as the separate section of our site on Biblical Christianity.

Overviews

What Jehovah's Witnesses Believe

A simple list of two dozen distinctive doctrinal claims of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

What the Watchtower Teaches

The same two dozen points of doctrine, each documented from current Watchtower publications (as found on their official website JW.org).

Tracts

Facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses

An article surveying the history and doctrines of the Watchtower, also available as a printed tract.

Four Dangers of the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ doctrines, treatment of the Bible, failed predictions in Jehovah’s name, and authoritarian organization are spiritually dangerous.

Other Resources

Jehovah’s Witness Research Bibliography

List of publications and websites pertaining to Jehovah’s Witnesses, both pro and con.

Testimonies of Former Jehovah’s Witnesses

Former members talk about their experiences in the Watchtower religion, about coming out, and about the group’s history and doctrines (off-site).