Charles Russell in 1911

The name Bible Students is used by many segments of what has been termed the Bible Student movement, all of whom follow the doctrinal views of Charles Taze Russell. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (477x610, 186 KB)Photograph of Charles Taze Russell, 1911 Eric Patterson http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (477x610, 186 KB)Photograph of Charles Taze Russell, 1911 Eric Patterson http://www. ... Charles Russell in 1911 The Bible Student movement is a religious movement that sprang from the teachings and ministry of Pastor Charles Taze Russell, whose followers generally call themselves Bible Students. Following a schism after Russell’s death, several offshoot groups formed, some of which have today moved away from... Charles Russell in 1911 Charles Taze Russell (February 16, 1852 – October 31, 1916), known as Pastor Russell, was an American evangelist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who founded what is known as the Bible Student movement. ...

Following Russell's death in 1916, the movement was divided by a primary schism in 1917 that was also divided by some of its own. These factors directly influenced the leadership of the Watchtower Society to adopt the new name of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1931. Because Bible Students do not use or rely upon a central religious organization, some of these congregations have adopted the generic title Associated Bible Students. Other groups also use names such as the "Free Bible Students", or "New Covenant Bible Students". For some groups of Bible Students, there are different slants on Pastor Russell's doctrinal viewpoints. 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The word schism (IPA: or ), from the Greek σχισμα, schisma (from σχιζω, schizo, to split), means a division or a split, usually in an organization. ... A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1931 calendar). ... The Associated Bible Students is the branch of the Bible Student movement that follows the most closely the teachings and views of Charles Taze Russell, also known as Pastor Russell. The Bible Students practice regular reading and study of the Bible and hold Bible Study classes utilizing the six volumes...

In Germany, those affiliated with the Watchtower Society called themselves "Earnest Bible Students" ("Ernste Bibelforscher"), while those who rejected the changes called themselves "Free Bible Students" ("Freie Bibelforscher" - nowadays associated with other independent Bible Students). The 1931 change in name did not catch on very quickly in Germany, and for that reason those persecuted under the Nazi regime from 1933 onwards were referred to as "Bible Students" or "Earnest Bible Students". A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In the modern day, the term "Bible Students" generally refers to those who either directly, or historically, have separated themselves from the Watchtower Society. It should be noted that although Jehovah's Witnesses do not use the term for themselves, they still control the International Bible Students Association founded by Pastor Russell. A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ...

External links

• Pastor-Russell.com, run by Bible Students
• Timeline of the Bible Students in Germany
• Columbus, Ohio Bible Students
• West Suburban Chicago, Illinois Bible Students
• Chicago, Illinois Bible Students
• Bible Student Ministries
• New Brunswick NJ Bible Students
• North Seattle Bible Students (Washington State)