Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

preterist

noun

/ˈprɛtərist/

Definition

A belief system in Christian eschatology that interprets prophecies of the Bible as events that have already happened, particularly in relation to the end times.

Examples

The preterist perspective offers a historical view of biblical prophecies.
Many theologians engage in debates between preterist and futurist interpretations of the Book of Revelation.

Meaning

A preterist views biblical prophecy, especially those in the Book of Revelation, as being fulfilled in the past rather than expected to occur in the future.