Book excerpt: This book is a critical examination of the teachings and practices of Charles T. Russell, the founder of the religious movement known as Jehovah's Witnesses. John Jacob Ross provides detailed analysis of Russell's public statements, writings, and actions, revealing many inconsistencies and contradictions in his teachings. This is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and development of the Jehovah's Witnesses, or for those seeking to critically evaluate the teachings of their religious leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.