"Darbyism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Darby + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Darby|ism}} Darby + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Darbyism (uncountable)
  1. A Christian doctrine formed by John Nelson Darby (1800-1892) and followed by the Exclusive Brethren, which includes a two-stage return of Christ, pretribulation rapture, and seven time periods, called dispensations. Tags: uncountable Synonyms (Synonym): dispensationalism
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