John Nelson Darby

John Nelson Darby was a 19th-century Anglo-Irish clergyman and a key figure in the development of dispensationalism, a theological framework that interprets biblical prophecy and the end times. His teachings emphasized a literal interpretation of the Bible, particularly concerning the Rapture and the role of Israel in eschatology. Darby's ideas have significantly influenced modern evangelical thought, particularly among those who view current events through the lens of biblical prophecy.