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millenarianism

/ ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. 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
  2. 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.

Some 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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