Fr J and Fr G: Actually, while dispensationalism can most definitely be traced back to John Nelson Darby, you will find hints of premillenialism in (of all places) the Fathers. Ligon Duncan, PhD - New College, Edinburgh, did his dissertation on the subject. Interesting that it would be there, huh? I'm sure that the Father's comments will be in the Revelation volume of the Ancient Critical Commentary series when it is released. MLW+