Apocalyptic Delusions: The Failed Prophecy That Built an Empire

In 1844, tens of thousands of Americans sold their farms, gave away their life savings, and gathered on hillsides waiting for the end of the world. Preacher William Miller had mathematically calculated that Jesus Christ would return on October 22. When the sun rose on October 23, the followers were left destitute, humiliated, and utterly broken. This devastating event became known as the Great D...