Are you a Jehovah’s Witness? Are you willing to consider the prophecies of the early leaders of your organization? How about just one, concerning 1925-26, from which we a century away without fulfillment?
The Way to Paradise was written by W. E. Van Amburgh, who served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society from 1903-1947. The book was endorsed by J. F. Rutherford, the second president of the Watchtower Society, who also wrote the “Introduction.” Judge Rutherford states:
“This book is prepared for the express purpose of enabling boys and girls quickly to grasp a knowledge of the new order of things which the Lord is beginning to establish in the earth, and to point them to the way that will lead each boy and girl who obeys to complete success, joy and happiness. It describes in detail the Ruler of this new and righteous government. It shows what great love he has for the children and for their parents. It tells that he will restrain the oppressor, lighten the burden of the people, make the way of each one equal who does right, and bless them with peace. It points out that the blind eyes will be opened and the deaf ears again will hear; that the lame and the crippled will become strong, and grow up to perfection; that the sick will become well, and that in due time sorrow, suffering, and death will cease. It shows that the thorns and the thistles will be removed from the fields; that the fresh grass and flowers will replace them; that the desert shall blossom as a rose and all the earth become a blessed and happy place in which to live. It shows that every family will own a home and enjoy the blessings thereof, sit under their own vine and fig tree and eat the fruits thereof, and none shall make them afraid. It tells that the new Ruler, in the administration of the governmental affairs, will make all happy, until every one will be joining in praise to God and manifesting kindness to each other.” (p. iii)
A major prophecy of Amburgh, and endorsed by Rutherford, was the bodily resurrection of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and others.
“No doubt many boys and girls who read this book will live to see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Daniel, and those other faithful men of old, come forth in the glory of their ‘better resurrection,’ perfect in mind and body.” (p. 226)
This prophecy hinged on the year 1925, with expectations of the resurrection of these heroes of the faith following, this being the “last jubilee.” Amburgh writes:
“As they entered Canaan 1,575 years before Christ there would be 1,925 years of types after Christ, or 1925 A. D. The year 1925, therefore, would have been the last jubilee the Jews would have kept, if they had remained faithful to their covenant.” (p. 223)
“We should, therefore, expect shortly after 1925 to see the awakening of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Melchisedec, Job, Moses, Samuel, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, John the Baptist, and others mentioned in the eleventh chapter of Hebrews. These will form a nucleus of the new kingdom on earth. One of the first things necessary will be to put Jerusalem in condition to be the capital of the world.” (p. 224)
Be warned by the word of God. Seek out the book of Amburgh and read it – then search in Jehovah’s book and read it. Who will be found true and who will be found a liar? (Cf. Romans 3:4.)
Deuteronomy 18:21-22, New World Translation: However, you may say in your heart: “How will we know that Jehovah has not spoken the word?” When the prophet speaks in the name of Jehovah and the word is not fulfilled or does not come true, then Jehovah did not speak that word. The prophet spoke it presumptuously. You should not fear him.
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