In the beginning, there was only one group of bible students who were all almost equal, all going to heaven. The problem was, the end didn't come when it was supposed to, and they passed the 144,00 mark and since they had done the 'literal' interpretaion, they were in deep do-do.
enter the 'classs' of the other sheep. Then every time a bunch of JW's defected, Rutherford gave them a name, and then gave the remaining ones a name.
Are you reading Wiliam Schnell's book by any chance?
In 1975 a crack team of publishers was sentenced to death by a judicial commiteee. They promptly escaped from the cult and now live life on the run. If you have a problem ... and if you can find them ... maybe you can contact the A--postate Team"