millenarianism

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Definition

Noun: 1. A religious belief in a coming thousand-year age of blessedness, often associated with the Second Coming of Christ: Millenarianism is a theological concept centered on the expectation of a future golden age or period of divine rule on Earth, typically lasting for a thousand years. This belief is rooted in interpretations of biblical prophecy, particularly from the Book of Revelation.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The historian studied the influence of millenarianism on various social movements throughout history.
    • His sermons were filled with millenarianism, predicting an imminent era of peace and righteousness.
Advanced Usage
  • "Chiliasm": This is a synonym for millenarianism, derived from the Greek word for "thousand." It is often used in more academic or historical theological contexts.
    • Early Christian chiliasm influenced the writings of several Church Fathers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Millenarian (adj): Pertaining to millenarianism.
    • The group held millenarian beliefs about the end times.
  • Millenarian (n): A person who believes in millenarianism.
    • The millenarian preached about the approaching millennium.
  • Millennialism: Often used interchangeably with millenarianism, though some scholars distinguish it as a broader category of beliefs about a future utopian age.
Synonyms
  • Chiliasm: Belief in a future thousand-year reign of Christ.
  • Millennialism: Belief in a coming transformative golden age.
Related Phrases
  • "Pre-millennialism": A specific Christian eschatological view that Christ's Second Coming will occur the millennium.
  • "Post-millennialism": A view that Christ's Second Coming will occur a millennium brought about by Christian preaching and influence.
Noun
  1. belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations

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