Associations to the word «Preterist»

Wiktionary

PRETERIST, noun. One whose chief interest is in the past.
PRETERIST, noun. (theology) An adherent of preterism; one who believes that the Biblical prophecies of the Apocalypse refer to historical events which have already taken place.

Dictionary definition

PRETERIST, noun. A theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled.

Wise words

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