millenarianism
/ (ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) /
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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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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.
The Legacy of Greece|Various