Early Christianity - And Development of Denominations and Movements

   

 Early Christianity

• 33 AD: The New Testament Church emerges with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• 1054 AD: The Great Schism divides the Church into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Protestant Reformation

• 1517 AD: Martin Luther initiates the Protestant Reformation with the publication of his 95 Theses, challenging the practices and authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
•  1519 AD: Ulrich Zwingli begins the Swiss Reformation, focusing on the authority of Scripture and the simplicity of worship.
•  1529 AD: The Anglican Church is established in England, breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church under the leadership of King Henry VIII.

Major Protestant Denominations

Lutheran:

•  1517 AD: Founded by Martin Luther.
•  Key Beliefs: Justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, the priesthood of all believers.

Reformed:

•  1519 AD: Founded by Ulrich Zwingli and later developed by John Calvin.
•  Key Beliefs: Predestination, the sovereignty of God, the importance of the church.

Anglican:

• 1529 AD: Established by King Henry VIII.
• Key Beliefs: A blend of Catholic and Protestant traditions, the authority of Scripture and the Book of  Common Prayer.

Pietist Movement:

• 1609 AD: Emerged within Lutheranism, emphasizing personal piety and social action.
•  Key Figures: Philipp Jakob Spener, August Hermann Francke.

Anabaptist Movement:

• 16th Century: Began as a radical wing of the Reformation, emphasizing adult baptism and separation from the world.
•  Key Groups: Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites.

Puritan Movement:

• 16th and 17th Centuries: A group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from Catholic practices.
•  JohnKey Figures: Calvin, Martin Luther.

Holiness Movement:

•  19th Century: Emphasized sanctification and a second work of grace.
•   Key Groups: Methodists, Nazarenes, Pentecostals.

Baptist Movement:

• 16th and 17th Centuries: Emphasized believer's baptism by immersion and the autonomy of the local church.
•  Key Groups: Southern Baptist, American Baptist, Baptist General Conference.

Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements:

•     20th Century: Emphasized the baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.
•     Key Groups: Assemblies of God, Church of God in Christ, Vineyard Movement.

 

Note: This is a simplified overview, and there are many other denominations and movements within Christianity. If you'd like to explore a specific denomination or movement in more detail.                                                                                                                                                            

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