Millerism, Part II: The Great Disappointment (and the Aftermath)
Ridiculous History
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4.2 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 30 June 2022
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
As the alleged End of the World drew ever closer, William Miller and the Millerism movement became a pop culture phenomenon. Thousands of people quit their jobs, sold their possessions, and prepared to ascend into the afterlife. Yet when the predicted day came -- and passed -- without the return of Jesus Christ, many of these believers were at a loss. What should they do now?
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