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chiliasm

[ ˈkɪlɪˌæzəm ]

Noun

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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.

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Word	Description / Examples
chiliasm	Used in a religious or theological context, predominantly in Christian eschatology to refer to the belief in a thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. The early church held to a form of chiliasm, expecting Christ to return and establish a thousand-year kingdom.
millenarianism	Similar to chiliasm, this term is also used in religious contexts to describe the belief in a coming transformative period of peace and prosperity, typically lasting one thousand years. Several movements throughout history have been driven by millenarianism, expecting a utopian change in society.
millennialism	Often used interchangeably with millenarianism, particularly within Christian contexts, it also refers to the belief in a future golden age or paradise on earth, often lasting a thousand years. The preacher's millennialism was evident in his fervent sermons about the pending era of righteousness.
apocalypticism	Refers broadly to a belief in the imminent end of the world and the final judgment, often involving catastrophic events. It is applicable in both religious and secular contexts. Key texts in apocalypticism include the Book of Revelation and certain interpretations of the Mayan calendar.

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.