The PreteristSite
Misc. Resources
Here is where you will find the index of stuff that didn't really fit elsewhere or needed to be listed as a misc. item and under a specific section. Quick Link categories: What About Them Thare Creeds?; Ancient Works; Misc. Works; Useful References; General Summaries on the Various Views; Useful Non-Preterist Works; Christian Classics; Why Does Eschatology Matter?; Good Hermeneutics; Cool Blogs; Misc. Articles and Useful Websites
What About Them Thare Creeds?
"...Those who oppose sola Scriptura to the ancient creeds have not yet recognized that sola Scriptura is itself an ancient creed. Take away creedal authority, and you may for a time have just 'me and my Bible.' But the definition of Scripture is itself a creedal issue, and if one is consistent in a disparagement of the creeds, he finds that 'just me and my Bible' is soon replaced by 'just me'" ~ Doug Wilson
Beverly, Sharon
Hicks, Tyler
Scripture In Isolation: The Alternative to Sola Scriptura
Horton, Michael
Is "Deeds Without Creeds" on The Ballot? Part One ~ exposing emergent silliness that sacrifices orthodoxy at the altar of alleged orthopraxy, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four
Mathison, Keith
A Critique of the Evangelical Doctrine of Solo Scriptura ~ this work is part of a book by Keith called "The Shape of Sola Scriptura" ~ some comments by Rusy Entrekin are located here
Solo Scriptura: The Difference a Vowel Makes
Solo Scriptura: The Difference a Vowel Makes
The Fatal Flaw of Solo Scriptura
Scriptural Critique of Solo Scriptura
Hermeneutical & Historical Critiques of SOLO Scriptura
Theological and Practical Critiques of SOLO Scriptura
Olivetti, Jared
Patton, C. Michael
Orthodoxy: Should We Define Who is “In” and Who is “Out”
Simmons, Brian
In Defense of the Apostles' Creed
Ancient Works
Eusebius
Eccesiastical History ~ another link is here
Josephus, Flavius
Antiquities of the Jews; The Jewish War ~ The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition
Seutonius
Tacitus
Misc. Works and Useful References
Misc. Works
What Did Early Christians Believe About...? Matthew 24 Fulfilled in 70AD Destruction of Jerusalem
A Harmony of the Olivet Discourse
Dolphin, Lambert
A Short Chronology of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount ~ ignore the futurist-babble at the end
Merkle, Ben
Puritan Lad
The Eschatology of the Early Church
The Amillennialism of Theophilus [A.D. 115-180]
The Inconclusive Eschatology of The Shepherd of Hermas [A.D. 60-210]
The Amillennialism of the Didache [60-200 AD]
The Preterism of James the Just [A.D. 62]
The Amillennialism of Tatian {A.D. 170]
The Amillennial Apostles' Creed [100 A.D.]
The Amillennialism of Irenaeus [A.D. 120-202]
The Premillennialism of Justin Martyr [A.D. 110-165.]
The Amillennialism of Barnabus [A.D. 100]
The Amillennialism of Ignatius [A.D. 30-107]
The Inconclusive Eschatology of Polycarp [A.D. 65-100]
Papias [A.D. 70-155], the first Premillennialist???
Clement of Rome [A.D. 30-100] - Amillennial Preterist
The Amillennialism of Origen [A.D. 230]
The Premillennialism of Tertullian [A.D. 181]
The Amillennial Preterism of Clement of Alexandria [A.D. 162]
The Premillennialism of Commodianus [A.D. 240]
The Premillennialism of Hippolytus. [A.D. 200]
The Historicism of Cyprian [A.D. 250]
The Amillennialism of Caius [A.D. 200]
The Inconclusive Eschatology of Novatian [A.D. 250]
Church History's "Preterist Assumption" ~ HERESY WARNING! I don't normally link to this site, but this compiliation of Church history quotes was too important, but READER BEWARE
Reece, John
Old Testament Language Study ~ A study showing all the Old Testament references in the Book of Revelation - amazingly thorough and with original language references
Genea - John Reece goes through all intances of this word in the Greek New Testament and the LXX
It's All Greek to Me ~ I record a sound thrashing given by John Reece to a hapless futurist regarding "this generation."
Stokes, Cheri
Anastasis in the New Testament ~ a word study
Mnemeion in the New Testament ~ a word study
Of or From the Dead ~ a word study
Genea in the New Testament ~ a word study
en tachos in the New Testament ~ a word study
Resurection ~ a Scriptural index
Kingdom of God ~ a word study
Kingdom of Heaven ~ a word study
Kingdom ~ of heaven and of God - index
"Eggus" - near, at hand, shortly ~ a word study
Scott, J. Julius
Did Jerusalem Christians Flee to Pella?
Useful Reference Books
Gumerlock, Francis X.
The Day and the Hour: Christianity's Perennial Fascination with Predicting the End of the World
Horsley, Richard A.
Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs ~ deals with popular movements at the time of Christ
Mathews, Shailer
A History of New Testament Times in Palestine, 175 B. C.-70 A. D.
What Are All These Fancy Smancy Views Anyhows? (general references)
Eschatology FAQ: An Introduction to Eschatology
The Preterist View of New Testament Prophecy
What Does the Bible Teach About the End Times?
The Millennial Question: A Short Discussion of Some of the Popular Millennial Views
Comparison of Four Eschatological Systems
The Covenantal Kingdom: A Brief Summary of the Biblical Argument for Postmillennialism
Comparison of Dispensational Theology, Covenant Theology, and New Covenant Theology
Not Preterist (yet) but Highly Useful
Morris, Leon
The Biblical Doctrine of Judgment
Witherington, Ben
Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World
Wright, N.T.
Jesus and the Victory of God
The Resurrection of the Son of God
Paul's Gospel and Caesar's Empire
Jerusalem in the New Testament
Christian Classics
Some of this are already mentioned nonspecifically by the above referrals to websites containing Christian e-books, but here are some of particular interest in preterist research:
Bruce, A.B.
Farrar, Frederic W.
Gill, John
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible: Matthew 24
Hodge, Charles
Why Does Eschatology Matter?
Various articles on why it even matters....
Albrecht, Tom
Some Questions and Answers on Eschatology or Are we just polishing brass fixtures on the Titanic?
Blume, Mike
Another Summarization of Partial Preterism: Is it important that we study such issues?
~ Mike is a Oneness adherent thus I cannot endorse the rest of his site, however, his prophecy material is excellent
DeMar, Gary
Eschatology and Social Theory: Why it Matters
Van Deventer, Jack
Good Hermeneutics
A general link on hermeneutics can be found here
Also the Thinking Hebrew site is very useful.
Braswell, Joseph P.
Interpreting Prophecy: The Canonical Principle
Dunlap, Daniel K.
The Peril of a Koranic Approach to the Authority of Scripture ~ a hermeneutic that divorces Sacred Scripture from the consensus fidelium - be it Magisterial Rome's or Protestant fundamentalism - is essentially a hermeneutic that denies the Bible's full humanity, and thus unwittingly attempts to rob the Bible of its power to save
Horton, Michael
Know What You are Looking for in the Bible
Jackson, Wayne
Van Deventer, Jack
The Myth of Consistent Literalism
Cool Blogs
Many of these blog authors have entries for specifically on-point articles in the Author Index
The Preterist Blog ~ my [Dee Dee Warren] blog, almost exclusively ranting about issues concerning preterism
(adam) daily ~ World Without End ~ the blog of fellow preterist and postmillennialist Adam Naranjo
Tota Reformanda ~ the blog of the ministry of Tota Reformanda, co-labourers in the cause of defending orthodox eschatology
Pressing the Antithesis ~ the blog of Paul Manata, another vocal opponent of Hymenæan preterism
BLOG and MABLOG ~ the blog of Credenda's very own Doug Wilson
Countercult Apologetics ~ very useful resources as the hyperpreterist movement is becoming more and more of a bona fide "Christian" theological cult
THINK! - I'm Wrestlin' With Words and Ideaz... ~ the blog of TheologicallyCorrect's very own Kerry Gilliard
Stand to Reason's Blog ~ though not eschatologically oriented, the clear thinking applies to every aspect of faith, and his strong opposition to the emergent church movement which the hyperpreterists are leeching unto is refreshing - also download his weekly show, it will equip you beyond belief
Knew Kingdom: The Matthew Never Knew ~ A very nicely done blog (wish mine looked that good) with interesting reads....enjoy!
Purgatoria ~ blog of Marc Heinrich, any blog that has 10 Reasons Why You Probablly Shouldn't Be Amish Anymore is pretty cool in my book (which may or not be a good thing depending upon your perspective)
JameyB.com ~ the Blog of Postmillennialism.com's Jamey Bennett
Theology Thoughts ~ the blog of Barry Hofstetter
Say Hello to My Little Friend ~ the blog of my friend Glenn Peoples
Misc. Articles
Green David
The Secret Message of Brian McLaren: Changing the Truth of God into a Lie ~ Yes David is a hyperpreterist, please read the introduction I provide to this piece
Young's Literal Translation
Young's Translation: Publisher's Note & Preface (1898)
Useful Websites
I am only listing here sites that are relevant to the focus of this page - eschatology - in same significant manner. I cannot possibly list all the great sites out there that are simply Christian in nature.
TheologyWeb ~ provides an eschatology forum where heretical viewpoints are restricted - NeoHymenæanism is permitted in the section for unorthodox theological doctrines and some orthodox preterists participate in these debates - a large orthodox preterist contingenet with friendly debates with futurists and historicists.
About Bible Prophecy ~ futuristic site but there is some great reference materials on OT prophecy fulfillment.
Alpha and Omega Ministries ~ the apologetic ministry of James White ~ has a lot of materials refuting cults.
American Vision ~ the ministry page of Gary DeMar and publisher of "Biblical Worldview" magazine (archives located here, dedicated to restoring America's Biblical foundations with many, many fabulous articles. Preterist and postmillennial in outlook.
Apostolic Preterism (Mike Blume's Prophecy Site) ~ Many articles with preterist viewpoints. Argues against NeoHymenæanism. Editorial note: Mike Blume is a Oneness adherent thus there are other areas of the site I would not endorse. His prophecy material is very good.
Audio Bible Online ~ an audio narration of the King James Version of the Bible
Bartleby Online ~ many useful reference books online for free
Biblical Horizons ~ the site of James B. Jordan, while I find some of his interpretations way off the beaten path, and he is theologically negligent in apologizing that he ever called Hymenæan preterism a heresy, this site has a lot of great articles for challenge and thought even if one does not agree.
B-Greek List ~ A mailing list for scholars and students of Biblical Greek with a main focus of understanding the Greek text of the Bible.
The Bible Centre ~ a comprehensive online virtual Bible study library including such works as the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament and many other works/books/reference materials not found elsewhere.
Bible Commentary Page ~ a storehouse of links to Bible commentaries referenced by Bibical book and author
Bible History Online ~ Bible History Online
Biblical Words in Context ~ multiple word studies done by John Reece, an expert in the Biblical langauges.
Chazak! Counter-Anti-missionary Organization ~ refutes the arguments of the aggressive Jewish anti-missionaries
Christian Classics Ethereal Library ~ Large collection of online Christian classics. Enough reading material to last a lifetime.
Christian Courier Magazine ~ the home base of Wayne Jackson, while the site is Church of Christ and I would part company with them on several MAJOR issues and would encourage great discernment in that arena (such as the necessity of baptism), the eschatology material is SPOT-ON.
ChristianWritings.Net ~ Another large collection of Christian writings, both inspirational and instructional.
Covenant Media Foundation ~ They have a large selection of articles and fantastic MP3 download lectures by the likes of Bahnsen and Gentry for download at a very reasonable cost.
Credenda ~ publisher of the Credenda Agenda, a bi-monthly magazine exploring all areas of life from a Biblical, classical Protestant perspective. Preterist and postmillennial in outlook.
De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families ~ useful for historical research of the New Testament times and the surrounding centuries
Digital Chritian Library ~ The Digital Christian Library is a site dedicated to bringing public domain works onto the Internet for people to read and purchase with interests in eschatology and documenting heresies
Early Christian Writings ~ Early Christian Writings is the most complete collection of documents from the first two centuries with translations and commentary (note that site owner is not a Christian but interested in theological history)
Early Jewish Writings ~ Early Jewish Writings is the most complete collection of Jewish documents from antiquity with translations, introductions, and links (note that site owner is not a Christian but interested in theological history)
E-Sword ~ this site has free downloads of multiple Bible texts, tools, commentaries, devotions, etc with a very easy to use interface for use. It is probably the most popular free Bible software around. I wish I had known about this before spending a small fortune on Logos (though I still very much use my Logos program as it interfaces with the tools better IMHO but it is a hefty price). One of the coolest features IMHO is the "compare" function in which you can view on one page how all of the loaded translations render a particular verse. If you do use this program and benefit, please consider sending a donation - this guy truly is the Lord's servant.
Firefighters for Christ ~ ~ a lot of free resources online, though a great deal is of a dispensational bent, it is still doing a great service for the Body of Christ
Historicism.com ~ although this site is not preterist, as historicists hold the seventy weeks in the same sense as a preterist, useful information can be gleaned here, and the owner Joe is a friend of mine.
Kenneth Gentry.com ~ Dr. Kenneth Gentry's home page with a complete listing of his published works, print and audio, for sale.
The Institute for Christian Economics ~ free online books primarily from a Reformed postmillennial and Reconstructionist perspective - the site's goal is to relate Biblical ehtics to economy
The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society ~ Online version of JETS.
Mountain Retreat ~ here is an index of stuff on amillennial historicism which is useful on the points in which we have agreement with that position.
The Online Parallel Bible ~ this resources lives permanently in my Firefox toolbar bookmarks, it allows you to instantly compare verses in 25 different versions (and not just some obscure versions that you have never heard of.
Phil Johnson's Booksmarks ~ an index of good sites, bad sites (theologically), and really bad sites, and really, really bad sites. The only criticism I have is that the Hymenæan Archive is only listed as really bad, and not really, really bad.
Postmillennialism.com ~ This site is currently under reconstruction but will host numerous articles and information on premillennialism. Just kidding! On the right view - postmillennialism.
Razormouth ~ News, reviews, and punditry calculated to chum the waters of politics and popular culture. RazorMouth offers biting political analysis and cultural criticism from an independent perspective. Very often preterist and postmillennial in perspective.
Realms of Faith Christian Authors Database ~ HUGE encyclopedia database of Christian authors
Rightly Dividing the Word ~ ministry of orthodox preterist Larry T. Smith
StudyLight ~ Online Interlinear Bible
The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Tekton Apologetics Ministries ~ While this site's speciality is contra-atheism apologetics, the owner JP Holding does quite a bit relevant to eschatology as one can see from the number of times I refer to him in earlier pages. Primary reposity for all of my articles as well in addition to TheologyWeb.
Theological Research Exchange Network~ A library of over 10,000 theological thesis/dissertation titles representing research from as many as 70 different institutions and conference papers presented at annual meetings of several academic societies for a fee. Titles may be ordered online.
Threshold: Free Christian Books Online
Zondervan Academic~ ETS and IBR papers available online