Chiliasm: meaning, definitions and examples

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chiliasm

 

[ ˈkɪlɪˌæzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious belief

Chiliasm is a religious belief that there will be a thousand-year period of peace and happiness on earth, usually after the Second Coming of Christ. It is often associated with millenarianism and apocalypticism.

Synonyms

apocalypticism, millenarianism, millennialism

Examples of usage

  • Many early Christians held to a form of chiliasm, expecting the imminent return of Christ to establish his millennial kingdom.
  • Chiliasm has been a recurring theme in various religious movements throughout history.
  • The concept of chiliasm has influenced the eschatological beliefs of different Christian denominations.
  • The idea of a future golden age is central to the doctrine of chiliasm.
  • In chiliasm, the thousand-year reign of Christ is seen as a time of perfect justice and peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiliasm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quiliastismo

🇮🇳 हज़ार साल के शासन की मान्यता

🇩🇪 Chiliasmus

🇮🇩 chiliasme

🇺🇦 хіліазм

🇵🇱 chiliazm

🇯🇵 千年王国主義 (せんねんおうこくしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 chiliasme

🇪🇸 quiliásmo

🇹🇷 chiliasm

🇰🇷 천년주의 (cheon-nyeonjuui)

🇸🇦 الألفية

🇨🇿 chiliasmus

🇸🇰 chiliasmus

🇨🇳 千禧年主义 (qiānxǐnián zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 hilijazem

🇮🇸 chiliasmi

🇰🇿 милленаризм

🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდულობა

🇦🇿 kiliasm

🇲🇽 quiliásmo

Etymology

The term 'chiliasm' comes from the Greek word 'chiliasmos', meaning 'a thousand years'. The concept of chiliasm has roots in early Christian theology and has been a subject of debate and interpretation throughout history. It was notably discussed by early Church fathers such as Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. Chiliasm was a prominent belief in certain sects of Christianity during the early centuries, but it gradually became less popular as the Church developed its official doctrines.