preterist
preterist · preterists
One whose chief interest is in the pastOne whose chief interest is in the past.
/ˈpɹɛtəɹɪst/
Meaning
2 sensesOne whose chief interest is in the past.
An adherent of preterism; one who believes that the Biblical prophecies of the Apocalypse refer to historical events which have already taken place.
a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled
Origin
From preter- + -ist.From preter- + -ist.
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Forms
plural: preterists| Singular | preterist |
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See also
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