Term
Philippists
Followers of Philipp Melanchthon and a theological party in Lutheran churches prior to the Formula of Concord.
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Definition
The followers of Philipp Melanchthon and a theological party in the Lutheran churches before the Formula of Concord.
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- Gnesio-LutheransTerm
Sources
- 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