# Darbyism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From Darby + -ism.

## Source
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