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1925
The end of the world immediately following the resurrection of "men of old" (Biblical heroes listed in Hebrews chapter 11). Establishment of Kingdom in Palestine. SiS7 p128, Millions p88,97. Very definite statements in WT 6/15 1922; 4/1 1923, elsewhere.
Naturally abandoned after 1925, even though the date itself was held to be somehow fixed in the Scriptures even as late as in 1931 (Vindication I p338).

 

Hi Jan,

Thanks for posting this information!!  But I'm aware that the basis for the 1925 dating is related to the WTS calculation of 70 jubilees.  I don't know if you were aware of that or didn't find the reference.  Basically they considered a jubilee 50 years and calculated 70 jubilees to complete a 70-jubilee period of 3500 years beginning with their dating of the Jews entry into Palestine in c. 1575 BCE.  That's theo riginal chronology behind 1925, though obviously they attacked other events to it.  It makes sense they would think the "men of old" would be resurrected at this critical time since it would be a major jubilee event for the Jews in relation to entry into the promised land. 

If I recall, this reference must be in one of the "Studies in the Scriptures" volumes which are online somehwere.  It would be nice to include that reference in connection with 1925 to show the basis of this specific date.  They certainly didn't see any resurrection occur and then come up with this date.  They had to apply some chronology to predict it.  Your coverage is quite comprehensive and this was a well-known missed date.  Your list simply would not be complete without it.  If you have access to the volumes then I think you can do a simple search.  In the meantime I'll check and see if I can find the reference and then you can add it to your list if you wish.  Many persons didn't realize the WTS had a concept of the 70 jubilees chronology theory.  E-mail me if you like.

Did you?

Thanks, Jan!
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