The assertion was made elsewhere in Quora that C. T. Russell was a "numerology myth writer". Since comments are no longer be allowed in the thread where this was posted, I am posting my responses here. I responded to this by saying:
Etymologically, the word numerology refers to number study; as such every school child studies numbers.
Russell did study numbers as used in the Bible; there is nothing wrong with a study of numbers as presented in the Bible. Many Protestant theologians have also made similar studies.
The word numerology is usually used, however, not of number study as such, but as defined as “the study of numbers, as the figures designating the year of one's birth, to determine their supposed influence on one's life, future, etc (Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words I have found no place, however, that Russell spoke of “numerology”, and he certainly did not approve of using one’s birthday as a means to foretell one’s future. Russell’s Biblical study of numbers has nothing at all to do with spiritism, what is often called “occultism”, astrology, etc.
I gave the following link where one can find more about Russell and Numerology:
The following response was given: "Numerology in the pagan sense, if you cannot find an online explanation is, The symbolic figuration of numbers or patterns in an astrological interpretation of destiny or fated outcomes."
Charles Taze Russell certainly did not believe in "numerology in the pagan sense". He did not believe in "the symbolic figuration of numbers or patterns in an astrological interpretation of destiny or fated outcomes."
Russell did believe in the Biblical prophecies, many of which do involve numbers related times and events. He did present his views regarding how those numbers in the Biblical prophecies could be applied. Nevertheless, he believed that those prohecies were right, even if his conclusions about those prophecies proved to be wrong.
Russell, however, did not believe in astrology, and although he evidently never mentioned "numerology", I am sure that he would not have approved any "pagan numerology", etc. I have found nothing in Russell's works that would indicate that Russell made use of any kind of pagan numerology or what is often referred to as astrology in his Biblical studies. I have more related to Russel and astrology at:
