Protestant
Protestant
Protestant (pronunciation: /ˈprɒtɪstənt/) is a term used to denote a member of the Christian faith who belongs to any of the churches distinct from the Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox Church. The term originated in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, a movement against what its followers perceived to be errors in the Roman Catholic Church.
Etymology
The term "Protestant" comes from the Latin protestari, meaning "declare publicly, testify, protest", which refers to the letter of protestation by Lutheran princes against the decision of the Diet of Speyer in 1529, which reaffirmed the edict of the Diet of Worms against the Reformation.
Related Terms
- Reformation: A major 16th-century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church.
- Lutheranism: A major branch of Protestant Christianity which identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German friar, ecclesiastical reformer, and theologian.
- Calvinism: A major branch of Protestantism that follows the theological tradition and forms of Christian practice set down by John Calvin and other Reformation-era theologians.
- Anglicanism: A tradition within Christianity comprising the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices, and church structures.
- Evangelicalism: A worldwide, trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity which maintains the belief that the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ's atonement.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Protestant
- Wikipedia's article - Protestant
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