The Watchtower

The Watchtower is a religious publication that serves as a primary source of information for Jehovah's Witnesses. Founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879, it was initially called The Watch Tower and was part of the International Bible Students Association, the precursor to Jehovah's Witnesses.12

The publication disseminates beliefs concerning God's theocratic rule, the perceived sinfulness of organized religions and governments, and the imminent millennium. Russell, who left traditional religious denominations due to theological disagreements, used the publication to share his interpretations of biblical prophecies, including predictions about the end of the world and the establishment of God's kingdom. The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, established by Russell, became a significant publishing entity, distributing millions of copies of his works and the journal in numerous languages.12