New Jerusalem

Christian concept

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The Christian concept of the New Jerusalem refers to two primary ideas. Firstly, it is understood as the final dwelling place for souls redeemed by Christ after death, a place of perfect happiness and eternal life. This aligns with synonyms like heaven, paradise, and Zion.12

Secondly, the New Jerusalem can also represent an ideal earthly community or a state of utter perfection and happiness. This metaphorical usage describes an imagined perfect society, similar to utopia or Eden. The term originates from the biblical description of "the holy city, New Jerusalem" found in the Book of Revelation.12

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…of Christ and of a New Jerusalem fascinated the masses, while their fanaticism and readiness to sacrifice themselves made a deep impression on a population suffering poverty and misery. In 1534 a section of the Anabaptists moved to Münster in Westphalia, where they supposed that the New Jerusalem would be…
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…of Christ and of a New Jerusalem fascinated the masses, while their fanaticism and readiness to sacrifice themselves made a deep impression on a population suffering poverty and misery. In 1534 a section of the Anabaptists moved to Münster in Westphalia, where they supposed that the New Jerusalem would be…
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