Joseph Rutherford was an American clergyman born on February 8, 1869. He was a prominent leader within the Jehovah's Witnesses movement and served as its second president. Rutherford was known for his strong advocacy of the group's beliefs and practices, emphasizing the importance of evangelism and biblical teachings. His leadership helped shape the direction of the movement, and he is remembered for his contributions to its growth and development.

"It is to be deeply regretted that the clergymen would oppose an effort to teach the people the Bible truths; nevertheless, we find much opposition everywhere, and many clergymen will attempt to prevent the people from reading what is here written."



"The development of the telescope, together with increased knowledge of things, brought men to see that the earth is not what man had once thought it to be."



"It is conceded by all that man is the very highest type of all living creatures on the earth. His intelligence is far superior to that of any other earthly being."



"False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons."



"The holy spirit means the invisible power of Jehovah, holy because he is holy. This power of Jehovah operated upon the minds of honest men who loved and who were devoted to righteousness, directing them in the writing of the Bible."



"The earth incites the wonder and admiration of man even though he is imperfect and his understanding greatly limited."

