2011 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses

Page 180

because of his involvement with an Estonian Fascist movement. In the prison library, Nikolai found some books by J. F. Rutherford that made him realize that he was on t he wrong track. After his release he traveled to Tallinn to the address he had found in a book that his wife had obtained, which was published by the Witnesses. With Brother Baxter’s help, Nikolai made a complete turnabout in his life, gave up his political activities, Nikolai Tuiman and became a peaceful and zealous Witness of Jehovah. Later, when the work was under ban, he was one of the pillars in the congregation, helping with underground printing. He remained faithful during some 15 years in exile in Siberia. Another person who had been involved in and disappointed by politics was a medical doctor, Artur Indus. The first spark of truth was ignited when he called at Martin Kose’s home to provide needed medical treatment. Brother Kose encouraged Artur to study the Bible, and because Artur knew German, Brother Kose ordered him all the literature that was available in that language. With Martin’s help, Artur 178

2 011 Y E A R B O O K


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.