In regard to the 144,000 and "other sheep" teaching: As I understand it, the 144,000 heavenly places were being filled from the day of Pentecost onwards, right ? Is there anything in the writings of the 2nd century church "fathers" or in church history PRIOR to the establishment of the Watchtower society, to indicate that this doctrine was understood & taught among Christians ? If not, why ?
Thanks in advance for all answers.
PS I'm aware of the WT teaching on the 144,000. I am interested only in learning of any evidence that might exist to show that this teaching is not just a recent invention by the WT. So - please - no lengthy explanations of the teaching. Only what is relevant to the question.
2007-04-15
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