Noun: millenarianism ,mi-lu'neh-ree-u,ni-zum
- Belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelation, often involving expectations of a messianic age or apocalyptic event
"Millenarianism has inspired various religious movements throughout history";
- millenarism, millenniumism, chiliasm
Derived forms: millenarianisms
Type of: theological doctrine
Encyclopedia: Millenarianism