messianism

(noun)

The belief in a messiah, who acts as a savior, redeemer or liberator of a group of people.

Related Terms

  • eschatological
  • Sassanids
  • Gnosticism

Examples of messianism in the following topics:

  • Zoroastrianism

    • Leading characteristics, such as messianism, heaven and hell, and free will are said to have influenced other religious systems, including Second Temple Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity, and Islam.
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