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

Daniel Hummel, a historian of religion who is working on a book about a system that emphasizes a literal reading of the Bible called dispensationalism, said Christians would write in the 1840s and 1850s about Russia using literal connections between the Bible and what would happen in the future.

From Washington Post

Darby’s most lasting idea, and the root of the modern rapture, is known as dispensationalism—think of it as a sort of geologic timetable, but for God’s dealings with mankind.

From Slate

“The basic tenets of premillennial dispensationalism that emerged in the series were already embraced by many evangelicals. LaHaye’s contribution was to put that theology in a format that was more accessible and relatable to readers.”

From Washington Times

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