Understanding the Preterist View of Bible Prophecy Preterism is the belief that many prophecies in Scripture—especially those in the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation—were fulfilled in the first century. The term comes from the Latin praeter, meaning “past.” Preterists argue that Jesus’ warnings about tribulation, judgment, and the destruction of Jerusalem found their fulfillment in the events surrounding AD 70, when Rome crushed the Jewish revolt and destroyed the Temple. Within this system, two major streams exist: partial … Continue reading →