Every member has a copy of WT Library, with literature dating back to 1950.
You all sound ridiculous.
But the thing is, some of the articles and wording has been edited on the WT Library. And why only back to 1950? Rutherfords books were, allegedly, written under Gods instruction. Why would JWs destroy these vital words from Jehovah to his creatures?
"Enlightenment proceeds from Jehovah... and is given to the faithful
anointed.... the remnant are instructed by the angels of the Lord. The
remnant do not hear audible sounds, because such is not necessary.
Jehovah has provided his own good way to convey thoughts to the minds of
his anointed ones." Preparation (1933) p.64
As were C.T. Russells books. They were, allegedly, written by Gods mouthpiece.
"No, the truths I present, as God's mouthpiece, were not revealed
in visions or dreams, nor by God's audible voice, nor all at once, but
gradually, especially since 1870, and particularly since 1880. Neither
is this clear unfolding of truth due to any human ingenuity or acuteness
of perception, but to the simple fact that God's due time has come; and
if I did not speak, and no other agent could be found, the very stones
would cry out. The following history is given not merely because I have
been urged to give a review of God's leadings in the path of light, but
specially because I believe it to be needful that the truth be modestly
told, that misapprehensions and prejudicial misstatements may be
disarmed, and that our readers may see how hitherto the Lord has helped
and guided.
Then I knew why the Lord had led me to it so slowly and cautiously.
I needed a special preparation of heart for the full appreciation of
all it contained, and I was all the more assured that it was not of my
own wisdom; for if of my own why would it not have come at once?" Zion's Watch Tower 1906 Jul 15 pp.230, 234
