Van der Merwe, J.M. (Johan Matthys)2024-02-162024-02-162024-042023-10-05*A2024http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94665Thesis (MTh (Systematic and Historical Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2023.The broad aim of this study is to recognize the instances where dispensational concepts arose throughout church history in order to dispel the common belief that dispensationalism is a modern phenomenon. The research highlights the various instances where dispensational concepts or ideas arose in church history prior to John Nelson Darby (1800-1882). This research was used as a basis to dialogue with the ministers of the Dutch Reformed Churches in Pretoria, South Africa, in order to form a model and bridge for others in cities and suburbs seeking to form partnerships and relationships with their own local Dutch Reformed Ministers.en© 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDDispensationalismCovenant TheologyReformed TheologyDutch Reformed Minister(s)John Nelson DarbyMillenniumTribulationRaptureSDG-04: Quality educationSustainable development goals (SDGs)SDG-04: Quality educationTheology theses SDG-04Dissertationu2182565410.25403/UPresearchdata.2522249