Evangelicalism
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Daniel Hummel’s The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism reveals how this theology surged in post-Civil War America by giving evangelicals a powerful escape from deep racial wounds. Through rapture promises and a postponed kingdom, it sidestepped painful realities. Today, amid George Floyd echoes and Israel-Iran tensions, younger generations see its cultural usefulness has fully expired.
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This introductory post launches a series on Daniel Hummel’s The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, highlighting its origins, meteoric rise, decline, and profound influence on American evangelicalism. Amid recent Iran war discussions, it emphasizes dispensationalism’s marketed, politically charged nature—beyond theology—as a cultural and commercial force shaping politics, missions, popular culture, and end-times views.
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Explore how dispensationalism has spread beyond its Western origins, influencing evangelical movements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Discover how the movement has adapted and contextualized its message to resonate with diverse cultures and theological traditions, leaving a lasting impact on global evangelicalism.