Charles Taze Russell – An Early American Christian Zionist
book by David Horowitz
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While I highly doubt that Russell would have of thought himself or any Christian as a “Zionist”*, this book, written by a Jew, does provide some interesting information about Charles Taze Russell.
Some quotes are given from Alibris:
This is a fascinating account of a neglected man and a neglected chapter in the history of Zionism…. David Horowitz’ well-written book makes extremely interesting reading. I definitely recommend it….–Jeane Kirkpatrick
Mr. Horowitz has performed an admirable service in restoring to public knowledge the story of this important Christian Zionist….–Benjamin Netanyahu
*I have not found anywhere in Russell’s writings that he ever applied the term “Zionist” or “Zionism” to Christians. Although he was in sympathy with the Zionist movement, he seems to reserve these terms for the Jews and their hopes, and not for the Christian.
A quote from Russell:
The most remarkable movement ever occurring amongst the Jewish people since the time of the destruction of their capital city, Jerusalem, is now in process of development, and is known as “The Zionist Movement.” The primary object of this movement is the establishment of the Jews in their own land under a government of their own. This would mean the rebuilding of the city in the event of the success of this movement. There are many prophecies which show that the Jews shall return to Divine favor and shall again be established in their own country, and that the City of Jerusalem will be rebuilt. We cite but one–Jer. 31:27-40. The clear intimation of the teachings of the Scriptures is that Jerusalem will become the Capital City of the world, “for out of Zion shall go forth the Law, and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem,” “And many people shall go and say, Come ye and let us go up to the mountain (Kingdom) of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob: and He will teach us of His ways, and we will walk in His paths.” (Isa. 2:3.) For a remarkable confirmation of this, in the words of the New Testament, see Acts 15:16,17.
What Pastor Russell Said, Q790:1,
"Jerusalem -- Why Rebuild?"
