Chiliasm: meaning, definitions and examples
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chiliasm
[ ˈkɪlɪˌæzəm ]
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
Word origin
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.