Studies in the Scriptures (6 Volumes) [Hardcover]

Charles T. Russell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

7 Volume Set/Hardcover

The Most Comprehensive Bible Study Series Available Today

Includes the following titles, also available for individual purchase.

The Divine Plan of the Ages
The Time is At Hand
Thy Kingdom Come
The Battle of Armageddon
The Atonement Between God and Man
The New Creation
Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices

· Examines over 11,500 Scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments.
· Demonstrates the difference between symbolic and literal verses of the Bible.
· Covers every important topic in the Bible.
· Brings out pertinent Hebrew and Greek word meanings.
· Harmonizes history and science with the Bible.
· Examines time prophecies already fulfilled.
· Considers in detail a scriptural and common sense approach to daily Christian living.
· Clearly brings to light the beautiful and precious promises.

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About the Author

Known throughout the world at the turn of the century as "Pastor"... Charles Taze Russell was an author, lecturer and minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1852. His authorship of the series, Studies in the Scriptures, included The Divine Plan of the Ages, The Time is At Hand, Thy Kingdom Come, The Battle of Armageddon, The Atonement Between God and Man, The New Creation, plus many others.

His life was totally devoted to teaching the Bible, writing and publishing religious articles, lecturing and proclaiming the message of the blessings which would come to mankind when Christ establishes His Kingdom on earth. He did more than any other man in modern times to establish the faith of the people in the validity of the Holy Scriptures.

His weekly sermons were published by a newspaper syndicate composing some 2000 newspapers with a combined circulation of fifteen million readers. "His writings are said to have greater newspaper circulation every week than those of any living man...." (Editor of the "Continent")

In addition, his missionary tour of Russia, where he delivered lectures to thousands of Orthodox Jews on "the regathering of the Jewish people to Palestine," plus his travels to Japan, China, Korea and India to preach the Good News were widely known. On his return to America he was given a standing ovation at the New York City Hippodrome by thousands of Jews, his discourse on "The Returning Favor to Israel" being published by Hebrew newspapers, both in America and Europe.

Convinced of the harmony of the Bible, Pastor Russell devoted his life to the cause to which he gave his life ... the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. He died while on a lecture tour ... October 31, 1916, leaving no estate whatever. Thus closed the career of a most remarkable Christian.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3198 pages
• Publisher: Bible Students Congregation of New Brunswick (January 1, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 0972824391
• ISBN-13: 978-0972824392
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.9 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finally, a home bible study that helps you learn your bible!, June 9, 2003

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Cindy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Studies in the Scriptures (6 Volumes) (Hardcover)

I have read all seven books in this series and give high praises to the Lord for giving us this meat in due season. Broken down into seven books covering varying topics from the setting up of the Kingdom of God ("Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven...") to the battle of armageddon to what is expected scripturally of a Christian in his or her walk with the Lord (The New Creation), these books cover just about every facet of the bible relevant to the Christian today. Charles T. Russell was also ahead of his time when in 1910 he "predicted" from bible prophecy the return of the Jewish people to the homeland. He died in 1916, and Israel became a nation in 1948. Only God knows the beginning from the end, and could give such insight to a loyal servant. I have been extremely blessed by the messages in these books and after looking up each and every scripture as I read, I have good grasp on what the bible does and does not say. These books are for the serious bible student. If you are interested in an in-depth study of God's word and works, these are definitely the books for you! Lord Bless your studies.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Early Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, January 2, 2006

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This review is from: Studies in the Scriptures (6 Volumes) (Hardcover)

Charles T. Russell's famous bible study series that gave great impetus to the preaching work of Jehovah's Witnesses during the early days of their modern history in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Although there has been numerous changes in Jehovah's Witnesses teachings since that time as the 'light gets brighter and brighter' (Prov. 4:18) many of the fundamental teachings from that time, that distinguish Jehovah's Witnesses from other religions, remain essentially unchanged.

These fundamental Bible based teachings and others are found in this series written by Charles T. Russell the 1st president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society:

[1] Jehovah is Almighty God not part of a Trinity, the Son was God's first creation, holy spirit is not a person but a force from God. - The Atonement Between God and Man, chaps. 2, 3, 8.
[2] God's Kingdom is a real government that will rule from heaven over the earth. - The Divine Plan of the Ages, Chap. 14.
[3] The soul is not immortal and the dead are unconscious awaitng a resurrection. - The Atonement Between God and Man, chap. 12.
[4] The earth will be made into a paradise home for mankind. - The Battle of Armageddon, chap. 14.
[5] The year 1914 marked the end of the the Gentile times - The Time is At Hand, chap. 4.

Of course since Russell's time Jehovah's Witnesses have gained a better understanding of the Bible so numerous explanations in this series have been abandoned. A example of this is in "Thy Kingdom Come", chap. 10, which deals with the belief that the Great Pyramid of Egypt was an extrabiblical sign given by God to aid people to have faith in the Bible. Jehovah's Witnesses no longer believe the Great Pyramid has anything to do with God or the Bible.

"Studies in the Scriptures" was very helpful in its time in helping many acquire a better understanding of the Bible. However, its time has passed so it will not aid you to gain an up to date understanding of the Scriptures. However, if you are interested in the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, this series is a must for your library.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to the antique version, February 18, 2008

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Lauren Mendez "book buyer" (orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Studies in the Scriptures (6 Volumes) (Hardcover)

I was very happy with the books. They are new and at a very reasonable price. It is very difficult to find all 7 antique books.