Interpretation and reception
Apocalypse—When?
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society; unsigned institutional article
Identifies the 1914 generation as remaining alive until the apocalypse and invokes dwindling veteran numbers. Gives a sequence of peace/security, political destruction of world religion, tribulation and Armageddon, then earthly paradise. Veteran statistics and historical generalizations are cited claims.
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Edition and location
Watchtower Online Library transcription of identified issue
The Watchtower, pp. 4–6, Closer Than Many Think through Apocalypse—Prelude to Paradise