noun
- The belief that Christ will reign on Earth for a thousand years before the final judgment; millennialism.
Usage: religious; theology
Examples
- Chiliasm was a widespread belief among early Christian communities.
- The doctrine of chiliasm appears in various forms throughout Christian history.
- Some Protestant denominations have incorporated elements of chiliasm into their theology.
- Medieval scholars debated the merits and scriptural basis of chiliasm.
- Chiliasm influenced apocalyptic movements during the Middle Ages.