!!!Jehovas Zeugen

Jehovah´s Witnesses, until 1931 "International Bible Students", 
apocalyptic religious sect founded in the United States in 1884, 
widespread internationally; centralist organisation. Rejection of 
social and political commitment; preaching constitutes a basic 
obligation. In Austria (headquarters in Vienna) approximately 20,000 
members in 277 assemblies (1993). Since 1991, conference hall in St. 
Poelten. Severe persecution under National Socialism, 1938-1945.

!Publications
Der Wachtturm; Erwachet!


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