Beth-Sarim

Not surprisingly, the Proclaimers book does not entail the whole story. The real purpose for the mansion was strictly for Rutherford's use (and his servants), to live high off the hog through Watchtower funds during the Great Depression. Although Rutherford knew the mansion was strictly for his own benefit, he had to fabricate this so-called resurrection of the faithful men to keep his true intentions concealed and to maintain
the urgency of Armageddon for his own financial gain. How do we know this? Because Rutherford already falsely predicted these men would return in 1925, four years prior to the date of the mansion's deed (click here to see mansion deed): It was alleged that Watchtower officials were conspiring to cause insubordination and refusal of duty in the Armed forces of the United States and they were conspiring to obstruct the recruiting and enlisting of men for such service when the Nation was
at war. The indictment made particular mention of the publication
and distribution of the book "the Finished Mystery". Rutherford's Imprisonment Beth-Sarim is the Watchtower mansion which was built in San Diego California in 1929. The Watchtower Society has never been clear in their explanations of the purpose of the mansion. According to the 1975 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, the house was built for "for Br. Rutherford's use" because his doctor advised him to spend his winters in a warmer climate away from New York. In contrast however, the 1939 Watchtower publication "Salvation" explains the house was built in the expectations for the resurrection of the faithful men of old times. The Proclaimers book ambiguously cites both reasons as the purpose for the mansion