Millennium

Definition of Millennium

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Millennium: Literally, a period of one thousand years or a thousandth anniversary. In Christian tradition the Millennium refers to the one thousands years of peace that will accompany the second coming of Christ. Christ’s coming is portended by growing strife and conflict (an apocalyptic vision). Millenarianism, refers to the belief in the doctrine of the Millennium (the coming of Christ). These ideas have come together to suggest that the end of a thousand years will be associated with social breakdown, despair and turmoil and will be followed by new energy and confidence. The non-religious beliefs of Millenarianism have been associated with the end of one hundred year periods (the end of the 18th century or the 19th century).

Millennium: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Millennium. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada

Definition of Millennium

In relation to social issues, a meaning of millennium is provided here: one thousand years