Lutheranism
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Lutheranism is a Christian religious tradition that began in the 16th century with Martin Luther's reforms and continues to be practiced by millions of believers today, particularly in Northern Europe and North America. It matters because it represents one of the major branches of Christianity and has significantly shaped both religious practice and European history.
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- Etymology
- History
- Spread to Northern Europe
- Counter-Reformation and controversies
- Lutheran orthodoxy
- Rationalism
- Revivals
- Doctrine<!--'Lutheran theologian' and 'Lutheran theology' redirect here-->
- Bible
- Inspiration
- Clarity
- Efficacy
- Sufficiency
- Role of Tradition
- Law and Gospel
- Lutheran confessions
- Justification
- Sanctification
- Good works
- Trinity
- Two natures of Christ
- Mariology
- Sacraments
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confession
- Rites
- Conversion
- Predestination
- Divine providence
- Judgment and eternal life
- Practices
- Liturgy
- Kalendar
- Missions
- Education
- Church fellowship
- Polity
- Scandinavia
- Eastern Europe and Asian Russia
- Germany
- Western Hemisphere and Australia
- Throughout the world
- Brazil
- Distribution
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Lutheranism or Evangelical Lutheranism is a major branch of Protestantism that emerged under the work of Martin Luther, the 16th-century German friar and reformer whose efforts to reform the theology and practices of the Catholic Church launched the Reformation in 1517. The Lutheran churches adhere to the Bible and the ecumenical creeds, with Lutheran doctrine being explicated in the Book of Concord. Lutherans hold themselves to be in continuity with the apostolic church and affirm the writings of the Church Fathers and the first four ecumenical councils.