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millenniumism

millenniumism

9.9
Belief that Christ will rule on earth for a thousand years as in the Book of Revelation
  • noun
  • /mɪˈlɛn.i.əm.ɪ.zəm/
  • Specialized
: milenarismo
  • Some religious groups base their teachings on millenniumism and the expectation of Christ's thousand-year reign.

Examples

  • The rise of millenniumism brought about new interpretations of biblical prophecy.

  • Many churches embrace millenniumism as a core belief.

  • Debates about millenniumism often focus on how literally to understand the Book of Revelation.

  • Is millenniumism still relevant today?

  • Many churches embrace millenniumism as a core belief, emphasizing the hope of Christ's return.

  • Some religious groups base their teachings on millenniumism and the expectation of a thousand-year reign of Christ.

  • Debates about millenniumism often revolve around interpretations of the Book of Revelation.

Synonyms

millenarianism
vsmillenniumism
1 9.9

Belief that society will change completely, often by a future thousand-year rule of Christ

is the specific belief in Christ's thousand-year rule rather than broader social change
millennialism
vsmillenniumism
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Belief that a future thousand-year period of peace will come, especially in Christian teaching

emphasizes Christ's thousand-year reign rather than a general peaceful era
chiliasm
vsmillenniumism
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A belief that Christ will rule on earth for a thousand years as said in the Book of Revelation

is the same belief but expressed with a different term
millenarism
vsmillenniumism
9.9

A belief that a thousand years of peace and happiness will come to earth, as some Christians expect

focuses on the prophesied thousand-year rule of Christ rather than general holiness

Surface Forms

millenniumism singular
millenniumisms plural

Morphology

millenniumism = millennium (semi-transparent) = millennium + ism

The formation 'millennium' + 'ism' is morphologically regular (denoting a doctrine or belief), but the term is specialized theological vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Millenniumism comes from millennium ('a thousand years') and the ending -ism ('belief' or 'doctrine'). It literally means the belief in a 'thousand-year' rule, which is why it refers to the Christian idea of Christ's predicted thousand-year reign described in the Bible.