preterism

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preterism (uncountable)

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(theology) A Christian eschatological view that interprets Biblical prophecies as events which happened in the first century C.E..

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Adherents of full preterism, however, dispute this assertion by pointing out that Paul's condemnation was written during a time in which (their idea of) the Resurrection was still in the future (i. Source: Internet

Influences within Christian thought Partial preterism is generally considered to be a historic orthodox interpretation as it affirms all eschatological points of the ecumenical Creeds of the Church. Source: Internet

Some partial preterists prefer to call their position orthodox preterism, thus contrasting their agreement with the creeds of the Ecumenical Councils with what they perceive to be the full preterists' rejection of the same. citation. Source: Internet

For this reason, some people also call full preterism "the AD 70 Doctrine." citation. Source: Internet

Many evangelicals regard full preterism as outside of Christian orthodoxy. Source: Internet

This, in effect, makes full preterism unorthodox in the eyes of partial preterists and gives rise to the claim by some that full preterism is heretical. Source: Internet

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