Holly Deyo of Millenium Ark has written a concise article on the many throughout history
who have expected the pre-tribulation rapture.  This includes some quotes from a dead
sea scroll, from ancient manuscripts, and from fathers of the church, and refutes the idea
that John Darby was the first to teach the rapture.

Although the Doves may laugh at the Darby claim as first, remember that many people
actually believe this.  And few, including me, have read all the quotations from the many
years which Holly covers.  It's just a short article, but full of value, and ideal to forward to
friends who need it.

I don't know if it's "legal" to send it here to Doves but you can find it at Millennium Ark,
June 26 or so.

Holly should have a Ph.D. for this.  It's not as wordy as a typical Ph.D. thesis, but it has
outstanding quotations and summaries, and good footnotes.  Congratulations, Holly, for
this Tour de Force!

Mariel