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the belief, in Christian eschatology, that Christ will reign on Earth for a thousand years as described in the Book of Revelation
- The sect practiced millenarianism, expecting the imminent reign of Christ.
- Millenarianism influenced several religious movements in the 16th century.
- Preachers spread millenarianism to inspire moral reform and readiness.
- The book examines the social effects of millenarianism in early modern Europe.
- Followers of millenarianism often interpreted contemporary events as signs of the millennium.