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Gnesio-Lutherans

Also known as Genuine Lutherans

A theological party in early Lutheranism that defended the Real Presence and Eucharistic adoration in opposition to the Philippists.

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Definition

(Genuine Lutherans) A modern name for a theological party in the Lutheran churches that defended the doctrine of Real Presence along with Eucharistic adoration, in opposition to the Philippists after the death of Martin Luther and before the Formula of Concord.

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  1. 1.Hillerbrand, Hans J. “Lutheranism.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: Hillerbrand, Hans J. "Lutheranism." Encyclopaedia Britannica. May 6, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lutheranism.

Last revised August 14, 2026