dispensationalism

American  

[dis-puhn-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uhm, -pen-] / ˌdɪs pənˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm, -pɛn- /

noun

1. the interpreting of history as a series of divine dispensations.

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Etymology

Origin of dispensationalism

dispensational ( def. ) + -ism

Example Sentences

For example, some people still hold on to an interpretative framework known as dispensationalism, which includes the popular concept of the “Rapture.”

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

Some fellow conservative Christians pushed back against LaHaye’s end-times views, known as premillennial dispensationalism, emphasizing that the books were fictional and should not be read as an exact theological interpretation of the Bible.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2016

The idea behind dispensationalism, explained Dan Mathewson, associate professor of religion at Wofford College, is that the time from creation to the point where everything ends is divided into dispensations, or eras.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2014

How many plays, after all, include a consideration of the biblical issue of dispensationalism?

From Washington Post

Much of their interest stems from a particular brand of theology known as dispensationalism.

From Time Magazine Archive