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Hence it is commonly known as the "millennium", while the belief in the future realization of the kingdom is called "millenarianism" (or "chiliasm", from the Greek chilia, scil. ete).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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