PRETERIST

preterist

(noun) a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

preterist (plural preterists)

One whose chief interest is in the past.

(theology) An adherent of preterism; one who believes that the Biblical prophecies of the Apocalypse refer to historical events which have already taken place.

Anagrams

• preterits

Source: Wiktionary


Pret"er*ist, n. Etym: [Pref. preter- + -ist.]

1. One whose chief interest is in the past; one who regards the past with most pleasure or favor.

2. (Theol.)

Definition: One who believes the prophecies of the Apocalypse to have been already fulfilled. Farrar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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