Yazar: J. F. Rutherford

Joseph Franklin Rutherford, known prominently as J. F. Rutherford, was an influential figure in the Bible Student movement, which later led to the formation of the Jehovah”s Witnesses organization. Born on November 8, 1869, in Boonville, Missouri, Rutherford became the second president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, following the death of its founder, Charles Taze Russell, in 1916. Serving from 1916 until his death in 1942, Rutherford was a prolific author and speaker whose works significantly shaped the beliefs and practices of Jehovah”s Witnesses. Among his many publications, “The Harp of God: Proof Conclusive That Millions Now Living Will Never Die” stands out as one of the key texts that offered a distinctive interpretation of biblical prophecy and Christian doctrine, emphasizing the imminence of Christ”s millennial reign and the prospect of everlasting life on earth for the faithful. Rutherford”s legal background—he was a trained lawyer—contributed to his assertive leadership style and the defense of the organization”s rights to practice and preach its beliefs. His authorial voice was characterized by a direct and unequivocal stance on doctrinal issues, which resonated with and solidified the group”s developing identity. The works of J. F. Rutherford continue to be referenced within Jehovah”s Witnesses literature, reflecting his enduring influence on the group”s theology.