protestantesimo

Definitions of protestantesimo
  1. noun
    the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
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    anglicanesimo
    the faith and doctrine and practice of the Anglican Church
    calvinismo
    the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
    luteranesimo
    teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone
    puritanesimo, puritanismo
    the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
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