It has been written that there was never a biography about
Russell, so as not to take glory from Jehovah.

"But, is it true you have never published a biography of Pastor
Russell? …
That's right. Jehovah's witnesses admire the qualities he possessed as a man, but were
we to give the honor and credit to Pastor Russell, we would be saying that the works and success were his; but Jehovah's
witnesses believe it is God's spirit that guides and directs his
people." Jehovah's Witnesses in the Divine Purpose (1959) p.63

This is not true, as the
Proclaimers book tells us that there was a biography.

"A brief biography of Russell along with his will and testament was published in The Watch
Tower of December 1, 1916, as well as in subsequent editions of
the first volume of Studies in the
Scriptures." Jehovah's Witnesses -Proclaimers of God's Kingdom p.64

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