Judaism Quote by Jonathan Menn
““Preterism. The term comes from the Latin “praeter” which means “past” or “beyond.”15 Preterism is divided into two main camps: “full preterism” and “partial preterism.” Full preterism holds that all significant events of prophecy, including the “millennium” and Christ’s second coming (which preterists see as a spiritual coming), took place in AD 70 when the Jewish temple was destroyed by the Romans. Partial preterism holds that most of the major eschatological events were fulfilled by AD 70, but that Christ will physically come again in the future and set up the eternal state.16””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology, 2020
Preterism interprets biblical prophecy as already fulfilled in the past, especially by AD 70, with differing views on future events.
In simple terms: Prophecy seen as past events; some await future return.
Key Takeaway
Recognize differing eschatological perspectives.
Themes
theology
interpretation
history
future
belief
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theoretical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- academic study
- church teaching
- personal belief
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Eschatology
historical criticism
partialism fullfull preterism
partial preterism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing prophecy as past affect faith?
- What implications does partial preterism have for eschatology?
A Different Perspective
Some argue literal future events are essential for hope.
