Encyclopedia Of Protestantism (Encyclopedia of World Religions)

Encyclopedia of Protestantism explores the movement that began in Europe in the 16th century, established itself in opposition to the Roman Catholic Church, spread around the world, and today lives on in thousands of individual denominations and parachurch organizations. A comprehensive encyclopedia on Protestantism, this invaluable reference covers its history, concepts, people, events, and major organizations worldwide. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 About the Editor......Page 7 List of Illustrations......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Introduction: The Protestant Movement......Page 12 Chronology......Page 21 Entries A to Z......Page 28 A......Page 30 B......Page 91 C......Page 145 D......Page 205 E......Page 225 F......Page 245 G......Page 273 H......Page 286 I......Page 311 J......Page 333 K......Page 345 L......Page 362 M......Page 388 N......Page 420 O......Page 434 P......Page 440 Q......Page 480 R......Page 482 S......Page 506 T......Page 556 U......Page 570 V......Page 589 W......Page 592 Y......Page 619 Z......Page 623 Bibliography......Page 628 Index......Page 634 Cover 1 Contents 6 About the Editor 7 List of Illustrations 8 Preface 10 Introduction: The Protestant Movement 12 Chronology 21 Entries A to Z 28 A 30 B 91 C 145 D 205 E 225 F 245 G 273 H 286 I 311 J 333 K 345 L 362 M 388 N 420 O 434 P 440 Q 480 R 482 S 506 T 556 U 570 V 589 W 592 Y 619 Z 623 Bibliography 628 Index 634 BROUGHT,TO,YOU,BY,BIBLE.ORG BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIBLE.ORG Explores the Protestantism movement that began in Europe in the 16th century, established itself in opposition to the Roman Catholic Church, spread around the world, and lives on in thousands of individual denominations and parachurch organizations. This book covers its history, concepts, people, events, and major organizations worldwide. An Illustrated A To Z Reference Containing Over 600 Entries Providing Information On The Theology, People, Historical Events, Institutions And Movements Related To Protestantism. [edited By] J. Gordon Melton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 599-603) And Index.