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The Roots and Branches of Pietism
Experiencing the Christian Faith
posted 4/01/1986 12:00AM
Unlike other major movements in the Christian story, Pietism is difficult to illustrate in a sequential form. Its roots are varied and include the Reformation, Puritanism, Precicianism and Mysticism. Moreover, Pietism was not bound by a single culture, language, or political context as it spread through Europe to North America and beyond. Major Pietist thinkers and writers may be found in the Reformed, Lutheran, Catholic and Radical Reformation groups across a chronological period of a century and a half. Even these distinctions were not discreet altogether, for there were definite relationships between each of the branches of the movement. This chart suggests the chronological and relational dimensions of the major currents and branches of Pietism.
Reformed Pietism
Progenitor
Jean deTaffin (1529–1602)
Theme
“To Renew the Reformed Churches”
Major Characteristics
Stress on preaching
Emphasize pastoral work
Youth catechism Daily Christian walk
Societal reform
Major WritersGottfried C. Udemans (1580–1649) ... To view this item, you must be a member of ChristianHistory.net.
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