Abstract

The first part of the Essay exposed a peculiar interpretation of Rev 20:1-6, according to which the Millennium is considered as the celestial time of the glorious Church and the First Resurrection as an anticipate glorification of martyrs and saints, joined with the interceding and judging Lord. This second part shows the doctrinal coherence and theological legitimacy of this exegetical hypothesis. Indeed it contributes to enlighten some difficult NT's verses and theological distinctions ; it can be endorsed by several patristic assessments and corresponds with some insights of contemporary eschatological issues. It finally confirms rather than hurts classic dogmas as Purgatory and Marian assumption.