Millerism, Part II: The Great Disappointment (and the Aftermath)
Podcast:Ridiculous History Published On: Thu Jun 30 2022 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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.