Millennium Kingdom
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The Millennium Kingdom, also known as the Thousand Year Kingdom in the Aeon Genesis fan translations, is a recurring concept in the Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei series and the Shin Megami Tensei series derived from the Book of Revelation.[1]
Background
In chapter 20 of the Book of Revelation, it is stated that Christ will reign with Christian martyrs for a thousand years after the dragon (Satan) is imprisoned and can no longer deceive the nations.
This has been interpreted various ways by different theologians, with the historically dominant view, amillennialism, being that the thousand years are a metaphor for the present age of the Church.[2][3] A second interpretation, premillennialism, is that the thousand-year reign is a period of time to come into the future after Christ's Second Coming; versions of premillennialism are held especially amongst Evangelical denominations, though many early Christians held a premillennial view as well (though not the same as modern premillennial dispensationalism).[3] A third point of view is postmillennialism, which posits that the thousand-year reign is to occur before Christ's Second Coming and is brought about through the spread of the Gospel.[4]
Game Appearances
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
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Shin Megami Tensei
It is the Messian Church's goal to bring about the Millennium Kingdom, which they claim to be a utopia of eternal peace.[5][6][7] Gotou, however, states that those not welcomed into the Millennium Kingdom would be killed,[8] a sentiment that is reciprocated by Echidna, who similarly claims that only those who are devout followers of the God of Law will be allowed into the Millennium Kingdom, whilst the rest suffer.[9]
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2
Uriel and Michael briefly mention the Millennium Kingdom.[10]
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 English
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Millennium Kingdom Shin Megami TenseiShin Megami Tensei IV | |
| Thousand-year kingdomDigital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2 | ||
 Japanese
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千年王国 Sennen ōkoku | Thousand-year kingdom |
References
- ↑ "千年王国(ミレニアム)：至福千年期ともいう。出典は黙示録。世の終わりにすべての罪が裁かれる最後の審判があり、その時救世主が再臨して、善良なる人々を永遠の楽園へと導くという予言、または伝説。" Translation: "Thousand-Year Kingdom (Millennium): Also called the Millennium of BlissThis is a Japanese term used for the thousand-year reign of Christ.. The source is Revelation. A prophecy or a legend that says that, at the end of the world, there will be a Last Judgment where every sin will be judged, and at that time, the Savior will come again and guide good people to eternal paradise." "Megami Tensei Keyword Encyclopedia", Megami Tensei I · II Shōkan-ban · Gattai-ban (1991), Nobuaki Takerube and Hiroshi Matsuzaki. Published by Victor Entertainment. Japanese. p. 56.
- ↑ "Amillennialism", Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond (1999), Robert B. Strimple. Published by Zondervan. pp. 83-129. ISBN-13: 978-0-310-20143-4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Premillennialism", Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond (1999), Craig A. Blaising. Published by Zondervan. pp. 157-227. ISBN-13: 978-0-310-20143-4.
- ↑ "Postmillennialism", Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond (1999), Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.. Published by Zondervan. pp. 13-57. ISBN-13: 978-0-310-20143-4.
- ↑ "Messian: Everyone... You must hold fast to your faith in God. Our true utopia on earth, the Millennium Kingdom, is waiting for you all. Those of you who do not renounce your love for God shall be rewarded with entry." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus.
- ↑ "Law Hero: It's been some time, Hero. I've been given life once more by the grace of God. And I've been told of the ideals embodied by the Millennium Kingdom. In that Kingdom, the Earth will know eternal peace... I've made up my mind to fight as the Messiah in order to bring about the Millennium Kingdom." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus.
- ↑ "Messenger of God: You two must save them, as their Messiahs... Only then will it begin: a world of everlasting joy and tranquility. An eternal paradise under the rule of our Lord: the Millennium Kingdom!" Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus.
- ↑ "Commander: Welcome. I've been waiting for you. I am Gotou. I'm sure you're angry at me for what I did to Heroine, but I'd like you to hear me out. Currently, there is a plan to create a "Millennium Kingdom" in the name of God. The Millennium Kingdom... The people living there are promised eternal peace and prosperity. However, only a handful, chosen by God, are allowed to enter. All others will be massacred by the US military in God's name." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus.
- ↑ "Echidna: Once the God of Law has been summoned here, His rule will cause further suffering. He will force people into His faith under the pretense of "salvation." He will take only His devout followers, with whom he'll create His Millennium Kingdom." Shin Megami Tensei (iOS). Developed by Atlus. Published by Index. Translation by Atlus.
- ↑ "Gabriel: This land is different from ours. / Raphael: We are not like this twisted black sun... / Uriel: But, as we have arrived here, it's our duty to establish a thousand-year kingdom. / Michael: Cleanse the false kingdom with God's fire and establish a new millennium! Repent of your sins!" Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2 (PS2). Developed by Atlus.