Term
Protestantism
The principles or religion of Christian churches that are not Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox, originally applied to those separating from papal authority.
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Definition
The principles or religion of all Christian churches which are not Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox. The word "protestant" was applied to those separating themselves from papal authority while claiming full recognition as Christians.
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Sources
- 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 627Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 627.
Last revised August 14, 2026