Pietism

Pietism was a movement, in the Lutheran Church, lasting from the late-17th century to the mid-18th Century. It proved to be very influential throughout Protestantism and Anabaptism, inspiring not only Anglican priest John Wesley to begin the Methodist movement, but also Alexander Mack to begin the Brethren movement. The Pietist movement combined the Lutheran emphasis on Biblical doctrine with the Reformed, and especially Puritan, emphasis on individual piety, and a vigorous Christian life.

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Lutheran Church - 17th century - 18th Century - Protestantism - Anabaptism - Anglican - John Wesley - Methodist movement - Brethren - Reformed - Puritan

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