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Millerism, Part II: The Great Disappointment (and the Aftermath)

Millerism, Part II: The Great Disappointment (and the Aftermath)

FromRidiculous History


Millerism, Part II: The Great Disappointment (and the Aftermath)

FromRidiculous History

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.