Charles Taze Russell, Miracle Wheat, and Monetization of Bible Magazines: A Working Paper

This factual working paper, authored under the pen name Luther S. Langley, investigates Charles Taze Russell’s religious publishing activities and the “miracle wheat” affair in early 20th-century America. Drawing on credible historical sources, it explores Russell’s monetization of Bible magazines, his fundraising methods, and the public controversy sparked by miracle wheat. The paper is designed for educational and citation purposes, presenting only verifiable facts with full source references. Suitable for researchers of religious history, publishing, and American controversies.