millenarianism
/ (ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) /
noun
Christianity the belief in a future millennium following the Second Coming of Christ during which he will reign on earth in peace: based on Revelation 20:1–5
any belief in a future period of ideal peace and happiness
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How to use millenarianism in a sentence
In its place arose a belief which developed into Chiliasm or millenarianism.
The Transformation of Early Christianity from an Eschatological to a Socialized Movement | Lyford Paterson EdwardsSome form of millenarianism—a reign of the saints on earth—would seem to be the natural form for Jewish hopes to take.
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