premillennial
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of premillennial
First recorded in 1840–50; pre- + millennial
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These theories are similar to premillennial dispensationalist beliefs that portend Jesus facing off against the forces of Satan in the final battle.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2022
Fundamentalism is associated with what theologians call a premillennial eschatology.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2021
Toward the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century, however, more Christians adopted a premillennial eschatology — a belief that the world would get worse and worse until Christ intervened to save it.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2019
“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 ● Jul. 25, 2016
Such organization would necessarily affect libraries since they were an all-important component of the premillennial preparation.
From The Reformed Librarie-Keeper (1650) by John Dury
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