Catholics/Preterist doctrine

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Expert: - 11/1/2005


Question
Hello,

How are you today. I was trying to figure out where and when did the Preterist doctrine come about and was it ever a part of Catholic eschatalogy.

Answer
Since I was not aware of Preterist teaching, I did a web search and found numerous sites.  The names and descriptions of the sites indicate to me that is an end-of-the-world position.  
I do not think that it is part of Catholic belief or eschatology.  I did not see any reference to its originators.
I apologize, Michael, but I did not think that the matter was worthy of further study.
If you would like more from me, please feel free to write again.
Best wishes.

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Edward Bode

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Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

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I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

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Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

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Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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