chiliasm

American  

[kil-ee-az-uhm] / ˈkɪl iˌæz əm /

noun

Theology.

1. the doctrine of Christ's expected return to reign on earth for 1000 years; millennialism.

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chiliasm British  

/ ˈkɪlɪˌæzəm /

noun

1. Christian theol another term for millenarianism millennium

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Other Word Forms

• chiliast noun
• chiliastic adjective

Etymology

Origin of chiliasm

1600–10; < Greek chīliasmós, equivalent to chī́li ( oi ) 1000 + -asmos, variant of -ismos -ism before stems ending in -i-

Example Sentences

By the early 18th century, moral instability encouraged both libertinism and chiliasm.

From Washington Post

It is distinguished by its missionary zeal for the conversion of the natives, pursues with special interest the study of the prophetic word, and makes chiliasm an open question which need not rend the church.

From Project Gutenberg

The Alexandrian theology strengthened this movement against chiliasm.

From Project Gutenberg

By chiliasm, strictly speaking, is meant the belief that Christ was to return to earth and reign visibly for one thousand years.

From Project Gutenberg

That Jesus and His apostles, as well as the great body of primitive Christians, held and taught what some call chiliasm, or millenarianism, can as readily be substantiated.

From Project Gutenberg