What an absolute scandal.
Does some recent WT publication not have some half arsed explanation of this glorified drinking den?
Discuss.
Beth-sarim, my dear
by jambon1 35 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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serenitynow!
Yes. It was in the Proclaimer's book.
Funny how I never so much as opened that book when it came out (when I was in). But like 2 weeks ago I picked it out of my pile of WT crap and read it for like 2 hours. I'm glad I did because I saw the BethSarim thing and was able to show it to my sister who didn't know about it.
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Think About It
What a crock of shit. Ancient Jewish Prophets that died in Israel going to be ressurected and come live in a Mansion in San Diego, CA with Judge Rutherford leader of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Think About It
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Nathan Natas
It is especially amusing how when the WTB&TS finally sold the Beth Sarim property, the WTB&TS said it "had fully served its purpose."
In the deed to the property and in public relations efforts, the WATCHTOWER said the mansion would serve as a residence of the soon-to-be resurrected "men of old;" yet it was not occupied for one nanosecond by any of the "ancient worthies".
It WAS occupied by the spirits of Jim Bean, Johnny Walker, Jack Daniels and other distillers of repute.
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elderelite
nathan, that seems like a noble purpose indeed!!! Why jack is still a good friend of mine
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pirata
*** jv chap. 7 p. 76 Advertise the King and the Kingdom! (1919-1941) ***
[Box/Picture on page 76]
“House of the Princes”
Brother Rutherford had a severe case of pneumonia after his release from unjust imprisonment in 1919. Thereafter, he had only one good lung. In the 1920’s, under a doctor’s treatment, he went to San Diego, California, and the doctor urged him to spend as much time as possible there. From 1929 on, Brother Rutherford spent the winters working at a San Diego residence he had named Beth-Sarim. Beth-Sarim was built with funds that were a direct contribution for that purpose. The deed, which was published in full in “The Golden Age” of March 19, 1930, conveyed this property to J. F. Rutherford and thereafter to the Watch Tower Society.
Concerning Beth-Sarim, the book “Salvation,” published in 1939, explains: “The Hebrew words ‘Beth Sarim’ mean ‘House of the Princes’; and the purpose of acquiring that property and building the house was that there might be some tangible proof that there are those on earth today who fully believe God and Christ Jesus and in His kingdom, and who believe that the faithful men of old will soon be resurrected by the Lord, be back on earth, and take charge of the visible affairs of earth.”
A few years after Brother Rutherford’s death, the board of directors of the Watch Tower Society decided to sell Beth-Sarim. Why? “The Watchtower” of December 15, 1947, explained: “It had fully served its purpose and was now only serving as a monument quite expensive to keep; our faith in the return of the men of old time whom the King Christ Jesus will make princes in ALL the earth (not merely in California) is based, not upon that house Beth-Sarim, but upon God’s Word of promise.”
[Footnote]
At the time, it was believed that faithful men of old times, such as Abraham, Joseph, and David, would be resurrected before the end of this system of things and would serve as “princes in all the earth,” in fulfillment of Psalm 45:16. This view was adjusted in 1950, when further study of the Scriptures indicated that those earthly forefathers of Jesus Christ would be resurrected after Armageddon.—See “The Watchtower,” November 1, 1950, pages 414-17.*** yb75 pp. 193-194 Part 3—United States of America ***
CLOSING DAYS AT BETH-SARIM
By November Brother Rutherford’s critical illness had gained ground and he was compelled to have an operation at Elkhart, Indiana. Thereafter he expressed a desire to go to California. So he was taken to a San Diego residence known as “Beth-Sarim.” For some time it was apparent to his associates and the best medical experts that he could not recover.
Briefly it may be said that Brother Rutherford had a severe case of pneumonia after his release from unjust imprisonment during 1918-1919 because of his faithfulness to Jehovah. Thereafter he had only one good lung. It was virtually impossible for him to remain in Brooklyn, New York, during the winter and still carry out his duties as the Society’s president. In the 1920’s he went to San Diego under a doctor’s treatment. The climate there was exceptionally good and the doctor urged him to spend as much time as possible in San Diego. That is what Rutherford did ultimately.
In time, a direct contribution was made for the purpose of constructing a house in San Diego for Brother Rutherford’s use. It was not built at the expense of the Watch Tower Society. Concerning this property, the 1939 book Salvation stated: “At San Diego, California, there is a small piece of land, on which, in the year 1929, there was built a house, which is called and known as Beth-Sarim.”
Sister Hazel Burford was one of the nurses who cared for Brother Rutherford during his final illness at Beth-Sarim, where he was taken in November 1941. She tells us: “We had the interesting times, for he got to where he would sleep all day and then all night long he was busy with the Society’s business and kept us on the move.” One morning about the middle of December three brothers, including Brother Knorr, arrived from Brooklyn. Sister Burford recalls: “They spent several days with him going over the annual report for the Yearbook and other organizational matters. After their departure, Brother Rutherford continued to weaken and, about three weeks later, on Thursday, January 8, 1942, he faithfully finished his earthly course and graduated into fuller service privileges in the courts of his heavenly Father.” Later that day the news was sent to the Brooklyn headquarters by long-distance telephone at 5:15 p.m.
How was news of J. F. Rutherford’s death received at Brooklyn Bethel? “I will never forget the day we learned of Brother Rutherford’s passing,” comments William A. Elrod. “The announcement was brief. There were no speeches.” -
Ding
The current owners are really going to be shocked when Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob show up and evict them!
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Farkel
Here's the whole scoop on Beth Sarim:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/12954/1/Beth-Sarim-Revisited-4-Newbies
Farkel
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pirata
The current owners are really going to be shocked when Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob show up and evict them!
LOL!!!